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6 Ingredient Skillet Chicken and Broccoli

This 6 Ingredient Skillet Chicken and Broccoli is delicious. It consists of tender chicken breasts and broccoli in a creamy garlic sauce.

Why I love this recipe

This 30 minute meal has just 6 ingredients plus salt and pepper and serves 2. Serve it with a side of brown rice, white rice, pasta, or potatoes.

6 Ingredient Skillet Chicken and Broccoli in a cast iron skillet.
6 Ingredient Skillet Chicken and Broccoli

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Substitutions

We used boneless chicken breast for the recipe, but it can easily be made with chicken thighs.

Swap out the broccoli with mushrooms or chopped cauliflower.

Try adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or cheddar cheese.

Equipment used for this recipe

How to make Skillet Chicken and Broccoli

Step 1 – Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.

Step 2 – Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.

Step 3 – Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until browned. Remove the chicken from the pan, cover, and keep warm.

two boneless chicken breasts frying in a pan.

Step 4 – In the same pan melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, add the garlic, and cook for about 1 minute.

Step 5 – Whisk in the condensed cream of chicken soup. Cook until the mixture is hot and bubbly, then turn the heat low.

butter, garlic, and cream of chicken soup cooking in a pan.

Step 6 – Add the chicken and broccoli back into the pan cover the pan with a lid and cook for about another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

chicken breasts, broccoli, and creamy sauce cooking in a pan.

Step 7 – Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

6 Ingredient Skillet Chicken and Broccoli in a frying pan.
6 Ingredient Skillet Chicken and Broccoli

Pro Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

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6 Ingredient Skillet Chicken and Broccoli in a cast iron skillet.

6 Ingredient Skillet Chicken and Broccoli

This 6 Ingredient Skillet Chicken and Broccoli is delicious. It features tender, juicy chicken breast and broccoli in a creamy garlic sauce. It has just 6 ingredients plus salt and pepper, serves 2, and is ready in just 30 minutes.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Chicken-Poultry, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 387 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb total)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
  • Optional – chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until browned. Remove the chicken from the pan, cover, and keep warm.
  • In the same pan melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, add the garlic, and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the condensed cream of chicken soup. Cook until the mixture is hot and bubbly, then turn the heat low.
  • Add the chicken and broccoli back into the pan cover the pan with a lid and cook for about another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • We used boneless chicken breast for the recipe, but it can easily be made with chicken thighs.
  • Swap out the broccoli with mushrooms or chopped cauliflower.
  • Try adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or cheddar cheese.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 29gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 1282mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1062IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg
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5 from 1 vote
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Monday 21st of October 2024

This chicken and broccoli dinner is delicious and so easy!