Description
Indulge in a delightful Garlic Butter Chicken Skillet featuring tender chicken breasts, crispy turkey bacon, and vibrant vegetables like spinach and broccoli. This wholesome dish is perfect for busy weeknights, bringing together rich flavors and nutritious ingredients in under 30 minutes. The savory garlic butter sauce enhances the juicy chicken and complements the roasted potatoes, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion. Serve this one-pan wonder to delight your family or guests with its appealing colors and mouthwatering taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 45 slices of turkey bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups golden potatoes, halved and roasted or boiled until tender
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped turkey bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Melt unsalted butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds) before adding chicken breasts. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet; cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in baby spinach until wilted.
- Return crispy turkey bacon to the skillet and gently mix in roasted or boiled potatoes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in garlic and herbs prior to cooking. Customize your vegetable selection based on personal preferences or seasonal availability.