Recipe
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
4 | ((4 ounce)) boneless skinless chicken breasts |
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1 | teaspoon vegetable oil |
1 3⁄4 | cups (1 ¾ ounce) cups milk |
1 | (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 |
1⁄8 | teaspoon paprika |
Instructions
For the Skillet | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 700.2 kcal |
| Protein | 44.1 g |
| Fat | 18.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 87.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Sugar | 0.7 g |
Published on Aug 02, 2024 by Luminița
