Creamy Garlic Chicken with Broccoli is a household favorite for everyone in the family. This is the perfect one-pot chicken recipe with a homemade creamy garlic sauce when you’re in need of something delicious, satisfying and easy for a weeknight dinner. Add your choice of pasta or rice to soak up all the delicious creamy garlic sauce.
The broccoli adds a wonderful crunch and vegetable to this garlic chicken. Other vegetable options you can add to this chicken recipe is spinach, potatoes, squash and zucchini.
The vegetable possibilities are endless and so are the starches that you can serve with the creamy garlic sauce. Rice and pasta are always the go-to starches, but you can also try quinoa, couscous and wild rice. Crusty bread is also another great option to dip into the sauce and soak it all up.
Watch how easy it is to make the Skillet Creamy Garlic Chicken w/ Broccoli:
You can make the vegetables as soft or crunchy as you like. If you want the vegetables softer with this creamy garlic chicken, add it when you add the chicken back into the pot.
If you want more al-dente vegetables, then add it in later and time it so that it cooks to your preferred texture after the chicken is finished. Hope you enjoy this creamy garlic sauce. It’s divine!
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- 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- kosher salt or sea salt , to taste
- fresh cracked black pepper , to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4-5 cloves garlic , minced
- 10.5 ounces (1 can) Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 to 3 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges , optional
- Season chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Set aside.
- Heat large pan on medium-high heat. Melt half the butter (2 tablespoons). Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is browned. Remove chicken from pan, cover and keep warm.
- In same pan melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, add the garlic and cook until garlic is lightly brown and fragrant. Whisk in the condensed cream of chicken soup and water. Cook until the mixture is hot and bubbly, then turn heat down to low.
- Add chicken and broccoli back into the pan cover the pan with a lid and cook for about another 10 minutes or until chicken is almost cooked through. If you want more firm or al-dente broccoli, add the broccoli after the chicken is almost cooked so that the broccoli is more crunchy.
- Serve with rice or pasta and wedges of lemon. Garnish with chopped parsley.
What could be used instead of consended soup? For someone who has to eat gluten free.
I have made this a few times using one full can of coconut milk plus the cream from another (put the can of coconut milk in the fridge over night, pour off the thinner layer of milk and reserve for another use, add the remaining cream to the recipe) and chicken buillon in place of the canned soup and water. It comes out great, and does not taste like coconut. Very easy to adapt to Paleo and dairy free.
This was fantastic. I will make again.
Thanks Sherry for letting us know. We’re so happy you enjoyed the recipe!
Do you have the nutritional information?
@ Mary Lou:
Substitute Chicken stock for the condensed soup. I’m too lazy to go to the store just for one can of soup. It was the only ingredient I was missing and this meal without the soup, still tasted great. Gave it a rich chicken-flavor.
Great idea using chicken stock instead of this sodium heavy soup. Maybe stir in a little yogurt for the creamy part. I’m making it tonight.
Or sour cream?
I made this tonight but since hubby doesn’t like broccoli I substituted canned green beans! It was very tasty!
This was SUPER DELICIOUS!! Easy to make and even the kiddos ate it up! Hubby said this is a keeper!!
I wasn’t expecting great things from this recipe…I just wanted something quick and easy that included ingredients I already had on hand. But let me tell ya, it was DELICIOUS! I made it exactly according to the recipe. My 11 year old son is super picky, and getting him to eat is a nightmare, but he really enjoyed this. This is definitely going into our regular dinner rotation. Thanks for sharing this!!
Sounds deli. I will try it tonight. Thanks
Can you do this in the crackpot?
Hi Tonya,
We haven’t tried it in a crackpot or a crockpot yet. If you do, please let us know how it turned out for you. Thanks!
I totally varied from the recipe! Used Cream of Garlic Mushroom soup, fresh garlic, fresh spinach. Was delicious!
Love that you changed it up a bit and it still turned out great! Thanks for the readership.
I have made lots of Pinterest meals, but this was thee biggest hit for my kids that we have all enjoyed!!
I have made lots of Pinterest meals, but this was thee biggest hit for my kids that we have all enjoyed!!
Oh and we had it over white rice yum!
That’s great news Maria. So glad your kids enjoyed it.
I made this and it turned out really good. My husband loved it. Great recipe.
Needed something quick and easy. This fit the bill perfectly! I also subbed cc with cream of mushroom as it’s what I had on hand. Added a dash of onion powder to the mix as well. Used half water/half milk to thin the soup but keep the creamy consistency. I would really like to try using chick stock & yogurt next time. Or purchase a low sodium can of condensed soup. Lastly, topped with a tad of cheddar cheese! Definitely will make again. Thanks!
Has anyone ever tried shrimp instead of chicken? My son and I have cooked this recipe before and we both loved it! Just wanted to try something new for tonight.
Super easy to make. I have a fussy child and she ate 2 helpings, so this dish is a winner.
Does anyone have the nutrients though?
Thanks
This was a delicious dinner! I don’t usually use cream of soups, but I didn’t add any extra salt, the dish was perfect and creamy. I served with egg noodles and homemade bread!
Made this tonight and two men literally inhaled this meal. It was Delicious. Definitely making again.
That’s awesome that they enjoy it so much. Thanks for sharing!
Made this tonight. The only change I made was to use chicken broth instead of plain water. It was really good, easy , and quick. Served it with mashed potatoes. Will definitely make this again.
Hi Toni, we’re thrilled you enjoyed it and will be making it again! Love that you served it with mashed potatoes. YUM.
Can this be made in the oven instead or crock pot ?
Hi Denise, we haven’t tried it yet in the oven or crock pot, but hopefully one of our readers has and will let us know of their results. If we ever test it in the oven or slow cooker, we will mention the results in the recipe.
Can I use frozen broccoli instead of fresh?
That should work just fine. The frozen broccoli might end up a bit softer in the end, but should still be tasty!
Delicious. Very easy to make, Everyone love it. I would do it again for friends and family. Thanks for sharing. ?
Thanks for letting us know Alma! Glad you’re sharing this delicious recipe with your friends and family!