Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Skillet

Delight in this comforting dish of tender chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of salt, pepper, and paprika. Served in a creamy sauce with broccoli and rice, topped with a generous sprinkle of melted cheddar cheese. This one-pan meal is both delicious and satisfying.

Ingredients

For the Skillet
4	(4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1	teaspoon vegetable oil
1 3⁄4	cups (1 ¾ ounce) cups milk
1	(10 ¾ ounce) can (10 ¾ ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
2	cups fresh broccoli florets (or frozen)
2	cups instant long-grain white rice
1⁄2	cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1⁄4	teaspoon salt
1⁄4	teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
0.13	teaspoon paprika

Instructions

• For the Skillet

  1. Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt, 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center.
  4. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and keep it warm.
  5. In the same skillet, add milk, condensed cheddar cheese soup, broccoli, and the remaining black pepper; mix well.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then stir in the instant long-grain white rice.
  7. Top the skillet with the cooked chicken, cover with a lid, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and rice.
  9. Cover with a lid and let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Aug 02, 2024