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Chicken, Spinach & Broccoli Sauté

Prep 15 min Cook 12 min Difficulty 2/5

Quick Chicken, Spinach & Broccoli Sauté — ready in 30 minutes, simple ingredients, high-protein weeknight meal.

Why this recipe works

A fast, healthy sauté of chicken, broccoli and spinach that’s ready in about 30 minutes. It suits busy weeknights, meal prep or anyone wanting a high-protein, low-carb dinner. Simple ingredients and minimal cleanup make this reliable and easy to scale.

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Key takeaways

Ready in ~30 minutes with just a skillet.
High-protein, low-carb weeknight option.
Easy to customize with garlic, lemon or frozen veg.

Recipe guide

A fast, healthy sauté of chicken, broccoli and spinach that’s ready in about 30 minutes. It suits busy weeknights, meal prep or anyone wanting a high-protein, low-carb dinner. Simple ingredients and minimal cleanup make this reliable and easy to scale.

A 30-minute, high-protein skillet dinner with minimal prep.

  • Ready in ~30 minutes with just a skillet.
  • High-protein, low-carb weeknight option.
  • Easy to customize with garlic, lemon or frozen veg.

Ingredients (serves 2–4)

400 g chicken breast, trimmed and sliced; 200 g broccoli florets; 100 g fresh spinach; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt.

Step-by-step

Prep: slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken in a single layer and sauté 4–6 minutes until browned and cooked to 75°C (165°F), then remove. In the same skillet add broccoli (with a splash of water if needed), cover and steam-sauté 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Uncover, add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted. Return chicken, toss to combine, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.

Tips & variations

Cut chicken evenly for uniform cooking. Use frozen broccoli—add a minute to cooking time. For more flavor, add a minced garlic clove when browning chicken or finish with a squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients

  • 400 g chicken breast
  • 200 g broccoli florets
  • 100 g spinach
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Trim and slice chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken in a single layer and sauté until browned, about 4–6 minutes.
  5. Stir and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
  6. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
  7. Add broccoli florets to the same skillet with a splash of water if needed, cover and steam-sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  8. Uncover, add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
  9. Return chicken to the skillet and toss with vegetables to heat through and combine flavors.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning, then remove from heat and serve immediately.

FAQs

How long does this keep in the fridge? Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat thoroughly before serving.
How do I know the chicken is done? Cook to an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) or cut into a piece—meat should be opaque with no pink.
Can I use frozen spinach or broccoli? Yes—thaw and drain spinach; add frozen broccoli straight to the pan and cook a bit longer until tender.