Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet
Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli Skillet is a flavorful, one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. It’s comforting, customizable, and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike.
Ingredients
- 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
- 4 tablespoons 60 g butter, divided for cooking
- 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
- 2 to 3 cups 480–710 ml broccoli, chopped
- 1 teaspoon 5 ml fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika, then set it aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until both sides are nicely browned. Transfer the chicken to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
- Using the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant and turns a light golden brown. Whisk in the condensed cream of chicken soup along with the water, stirring until the mixture is hot, smooth, and bubbling. Reduce the heat to low.
- Return the chicken to the pan, along with the chopped broccoli. Cover with a lid and let everything simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through. For firmer, more al dente broccoli, wait to add it until the chicken is nearly done so it stays crisp.
- Serve warm over rice or pasta, with lemon wedges on the side if desired. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley for garnish.