Juicy chicken strips tossed with vibrant broccoli and spinach in a light garlic-lemon sauce—healthy, hearty, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings & Timing:
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
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Yield: 4 servings
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Dietary Badges: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
Ingredients:
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Chicken breasts (cut into strips)
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Garlic cloves, minced
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Broccoli florets
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Fresh spinach
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Olive oil
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Paprika
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Lemon juice
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Salt and pepper
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Chicken broth
Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken strips and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add broccoli florets and chicken broth. Cover and steam for 3–5 minutes until tender.
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Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
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Return chicken to the skillet. Add paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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Stir everything together and cook for another 1–2 minutes until heated through.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Additional Notes:
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You can use boneless chicken thighs if you prefer juicier meat (adjust W-W Points).
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Swap in kale or Swiss chard for spinach for variety.
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For added spice, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic.
W-W Points:
3 Points per serving (based on 4 servings, using skinless chicken breast, olive oil, and standard broth).
Using less olive oil or a cooking spray can lower the points to around 2 Points per serving.