Description
Enjoy a rich and comforting Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, fresh spinach, and broccoli, all brought together in a luscious butter sauce. This skillet recipe delivers a balanced mix of savory flavors and nutritious greens, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until it becomes crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
- Brown Chicken: Using the same skillet with bacon fat, add the bite-sized chicken pieces and brown them evenly on all sides for approximately 6 to 8 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Sauté Garlic and Broccoli: Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the broccoli florets and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender but still bright green, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Wilt Spinach: Incorporate the fresh spinach leaves into the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spinach has wilted completely.
- Add Butter and Simmer: Pour in the unsalted butter and mix thoroughly, allowing the butter to melt and simmer with the other ingredients for a rich, melded flavor.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked crispy bacon to the skillet and toss all the ingredients to combine evenly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the dish hot for best flavor.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, consider adding grated Parmesan cheese or a splash of heavy cream.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted with thighs for a juicier result.
- To make the dish gluten-free, verify that all added ingredients and butter are free from gluten-containing additives.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference for a milder or more intense flavor.
