Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy meal at home. Tender chicken cooked in a creamy garlic sauce with fresh broccoli, this skillet dinner is easy to make and satisfying to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 pounds (907 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika
Creamy Garlic Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons (60 g) butter, divided
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 10.5 ounces (298 g) condensed cream of chicken soup (1 can), or more if needed
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
Broccoli:
- 2 to 3 cups (480–710 ml) broccoli, chopped
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
Serving:
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika, then set it aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then whisk in the cream of chicken soup and water. Simmer until hot and smooth.
- Simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet with broccoli. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm over rice or pasta, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken, Skillet Chicken, Broccoli Recipe, Easy Dinner
