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Skillet Creamy Garlic Chicken with Broccoli

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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.

Skillet Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli everyone will love! | @bestrecipeboxWhy Families Love Creamy Garlic Chicken

This recipe for creamy garlic chicken is truly simple and can cooked in one pot. It takes just a few ingredients to get dinner for the family because it’s loaded with protein and vegetables. The healthy 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 Video: Skillet Creamy Garlic Chicken Recipe with Broccoli:

You can make the vegetables as soft or crunchy as you like for this creamy garlic chicken. 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!

How to Make Creamy Garlic Sauce

This is the creamy garlic sauce that can be used for so many dishes outside of this skillet chicken with broccoli. Our recipe for creamy garlic sauce is below and it really only takes a few ingredients to have a pot of sauce that is perfect for pasta, rice and other proteins. Instead of using fresh garlic, you can use garlic powder or granulated garlic for an extra concentrated flavor of garlic. Hope you enjoy this creamy garlic chicken for your family!

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OXO non stick w/ lid – Repeated rates as one of the top non-stick pans. Browns nicely for a non-stick.

Wusthof Ikon Chef Knife – Our most used and loved knife in the kitchen.


Aroma Rice Cooker. It’s so nice to have a rice cooker in the kitchen. Fill it, start it, and forget about it.

Enjoy!

Here’s a great roast chicken recipe with Sriracha, more Chicken recipes and healthy recipes . 

Skillet Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli everyone will love! | @bestrecipebox

 

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Skillet Creamy Garlic Chicken and Broccoli everyone will love! | @bestrecipebox
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SKILLET CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

We used chicken breast for the recipe, but it can easily be made with chicken thighs or legs. If you like more sauce, add an extra can of condensed cream of chicken soup and additional 3/4 cup of water. You'll have double the sauce! Make sure to season more with salt and pepper. 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 385 kcal
Ingredients
  • 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 , or more if needed
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 to 3 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • lemon wedges , optional
Serve with rice or pasta
    US Customary - Metric
    Directions
    1. Season chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Set aside.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. 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 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.

    5. Serve with rice or pasta and wedges of lemon. Garnish with chopped parsley.

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    Comments

    1. Mary Lou says

      September 16, 2016 at 6:56 am

      What could be used instead of consended soup? For someone who has to eat gluten free.

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        October 21, 2017 at 5:19 pm

        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.

        Reply
        • Shawn says

          August 12, 2018 at 11:11 pm

          Thank yoi

          Reply
      • Sherry Larson says

        April 12, 2018 at 11:45 am

        This was fantastic. I will make again.

        Reply
        • Best Recipe Box says

          April 14, 2018 at 9:18 pm

          Thanks Sherry for letting us know. We’re so happy you enjoyed the recipe!

          Reply
      • Amanda says

        June 29, 2018 at 2:12 pm

        Mary Lou, I find Gluten Free cream of chicken soup at Publix, sometimes Super Target and the health food stores. Our favorite brand is Pacific.

        Reply
    2. Gwen says

      September 28, 2016 at 5:01 pm

      Do you have the nutritional information?

      Reply
    3. Megan says

      October 26, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      @ 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.

      Reply
      • Peggy says

        January 22, 2017 at 12:09 pm

        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.

        Reply
        • Lori says

          August 18, 2017 at 3:45 pm

          Or sour cream?

          Reply
      • Karen Mulhollem says

        February 28, 2017 at 3:57 pm

        I made this tonight but since hubby doesn’t like broccoli I substituted canned green beans! It was very tasty!

        Reply
    4. Susan says

      December 12, 2016 at 5:45 pm

      This was SUPER DELICIOUS!! Easy to make and even the kiddos ate it up! Hubby said this is a keeper!!

      Reply
    5. Pamela says

      December 22, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      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!!

      Reply
    6. Beatriz says

      January 27, 2017 at 2:27 am

      Sounds deli. I will try it tonight. Thanks

      Reply
    7. Tonya says

      March 20, 2017 at 9:01 am

      Can you do this in the crackpot?

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        March 22, 2017 at 6:59 pm

        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!

        Reply
    8. Christine Cormier says

      July 27, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      I totally varied from the recipe! Used Cream of Garlic Mushroom soup, fresh garlic, fresh spinach. Was delicious!

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        July 29, 2017 at 6:56 pm

        Love that you changed it up a bit and it still turned out great! Thanks for the readership.

        Reply
    9. Maria says

      August 20, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      I have made lots of Pinterest meals, but this was thee biggest hit for my kids that we have all enjoyed!!

      Reply
    10. Maria says

      August 20, 2017 at 3:45 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        August 27, 2017 at 3:09 pm

        That’s great news Maria. So glad your kids enjoyed it.

        Reply
    11. Vicky del barrio says

      September 10, 2017 at 5:16 am

      Instead of condensed, what other alternatives can use

      Reply
    12. Susan says

      September 28, 2017 at 9:13 am

      I made this and it turned out really good. My husband loved it. Great recipe.

      Reply
    13. gloria says

      October 9, 2017 at 7:00 pm

      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!

      Reply
    14. Toody Nice says

      November 20, 2017 at 5:48 pm

      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.

      Reply
    15. Jennifer says

      February 26, 2018 at 5:35 pm

      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

      Reply
    16. Crissy says

      March 6, 2018 at 5:27 pm

      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!

      Reply
    17. Momfromaz says

      April 19, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      Made this tonight and two men literally inhaled this meal. It was Delicious. Definitely making again.

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        April 20, 2018 at 9:45 pm

        That’s awesome that they enjoy it so much. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    18. Toni says

      May 1, 2018 at 4:25 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        May 4, 2018 at 9:15 pm

        Hi Toni, we’re thrilled you enjoyed it and will be making it again! Love that you served it with mashed potatoes. YUM.

        Reply
    19. Denise says

      May 1, 2018 at 4:40 pm

      Can this be made in the oven instead or crock pot ?

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        May 4, 2018 at 9:14 pm

        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.

        Reply
    20. Kari says

      May 6, 2018 at 6:51 am

      Can I use frozen broccoli instead of fresh?

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        May 9, 2018 at 7:58 pm

        That should work just fine. The frozen broccoli might end up a bit softer in the end, but should still be tasty!

        Reply
    21. Kristee_B says

      May 9, 2018 at 12:40 pm

      I just made this in the crockpot with the chicken on the bottom and the broccoli layered on top and the sauce poured over it. I put it on low for 8 hours and it was delicious. I have also used chicken broth, a bit of half and half and some corn starch to thicken instead of the canned soup and it was great!

      Reply
    22. Kelly says

      May 26, 2018 at 8:50 pm

      A household favorite. I make this several times a month. This recipe will be around for awhile. Thanks!

      Reply
    23. Alma says

      June 5, 2018 at 6:28 pm

      Delicious. Very easy to make, Everyone love it. I would do it again for friends and family. Thanks for sharing. ?

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        June 11, 2018 at 4:09 pm

        Thanks for letting us know Alma! Glad you’re sharing this delicious recipe with your friends and family!

        Reply
    24. Lisa McKellar says

      July 18, 2018 at 10:22 am

      This recipe is so easy and delicious! I featured it on my blog – Lisa Living Life.com. I hope you will check it out!

      Reply
    25. Kathleen C. says

      July 25, 2018 at 12:59 am

      I made this tonight. I sliced the chicken before cooking and served over rice. Hubby said it was a “keeper”. Made enough for the 2 of us and leftovers for tomorrow night.

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        August 5, 2018 at 8:56 pm

        Hi Kathleen, so glad you and Hubby enjoyed it and it’s a “keeper”!

        Reply
    26. Haley says

      July 28, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      Hi, Can you use frozen broccoli in this?

      Reply
    27. Tara says

      August 6, 2018 at 1:53 pm

      My family loves this recipe! Only change would be to double the sauce…you can never have too much!!!! ?. Love how simple and quick it is to make!

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        August 10, 2018 at 4:16 pm

        Awesome! So glad everyone loves it. So true too, you can never have too much sauce!

        Reply
    28. DaniellaBella says

      October 28, 2018 at 5:38 pm

      I really enjoyed it! Thank you!

      Reply
    29. Jamie says

      November 8, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      I love an easy dinner like this. So much flavor and it comes together so easily.

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        November 8, 2018 at 3:31 pm

        Yup, there’s lots of flavor and it’s truly easy!

        Reply
    30. Beth Pierce says

      November 17, 2018 at 5:50 pm

      My family loved this! Thanks so much for an awesome recipe!

      Reply
    31. April says

      November 27, 2018 at 11:45 am

      great recipe! a hit with the whole family. thank you 🙂

      Reply
    32. Kay Jacques says

      December 2, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      We had this for dinner but I added spinach too. thank you

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        December 4, 2018 at 7:57 pm

        Hi Kay, we love spinach too! Great addition.

        Reply
    33. Carrian says

      December 11, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      This looks sooooo good! I love chicken and broccoli together in a dish! I think this will be a hit with my family!

      Reply
    34. Pam Hill says

      December 22, 2018 at 1:37 am

      Can chicken and broccoli be frozen. If so how can long and what temperature to reheated ?

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        December 24, 2018 at 4:51 pm

        Hi Pam, we’ve never tried it frozen before. It should be thawed so the chicken can cook all the way through. If you try it frozen, let us know how it turned out!

        Reply
    35. Ken says

      January 7, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      This is a very easy yet, delicious dish.

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        January 10, 2019 at 7:37 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    36. Christina says

      January 8, 2019 at 5:25 am

      Can I use chicken thighs instead of breast?

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        January 10, 2019 at 7:37 pm

        You bet. Should make it even better! Enjoy!

        Reply
    37. Stephanie says

      January 15, 2019 at 12:04 pm

      Can you use bone in chicken thighs?

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        January 17, 2019 at 10:05 am

        Yes, that would be extra delicious because the flavor of bone-in chicken thighs are fantastic.

        Reply
    38. Sarah says

      January 16, 2019 at 6:20 pm

      Can’t believe how simple and satisfying this recipe is! Hit the spot and the kids loved the chicken!

      Reply
      • Best Recipe Box says

        January 16, 2019 at 6:45 pm

        So glad the kiddos loved the recipe! Anytime they can eat broccoli and chicken, it’s a good thing.

        Reply

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