Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet
Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that brings together tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your tastes. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a comforting meal that’s packed with flavor and nutrition. Whether over rice or nestled in a wrap, this creamy chicken skillet will surely become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup water
- 2 to 3 cups chopped broccoli
- Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the seasoned chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes per side until browned; then transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Whisk in the condensed soup and water until bubbling.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add chopped broccoli on top, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve warm over rice or pasta; garnish with parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg