Chicken and Broccoli with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Chicken and Broccoli with Garlic Cream is a delicious, easy, one-pan meal that’s made healthier with homemade ingredients.

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For a long time, I was reluctant to try recipes with Cream of Chicken Soup in them. Not because I didn’t like it. And we aren’t allergic. But the ingredients kept me from using it. At least, once I learned how to read a nutrition label, I stopped buying it. After I learned how to make my own homemade cream of chicken soup, I started using it again. The soup is the perfect base of the sauce for creamy broccoli chicken.

By combining the chicken soup with minced garlic, butter, and water, you get a sauce that’s thick enough to stick to the meat. Personally, I don’t care for a thin sauce that runs right off of your food. Cream of chicken soup is very thick, so it holds everything together well. The garlic adds a bit of extra flavor to the sauce and the butter and water thin it out just a bit.

And did you notice I added some green to it, too? I hate to admit it, but we don’t eat enough vegetables here. Having a sauce to dip the vegetables in is the only way I will eat most of them. If you prefer your broccoli closer to a steamed texture, put it in with the chicken as directed. Since we all prefer it closer to the raw side, I waited a bit to add the broccoli. It still cooked in the sauce for a few minutes to soak up the flavor but wasn’t soft.

No matter which way you choose to make it, this recipe is a great easy recipe perfect for a busy weeknight the whole family can enjoy. It’s all cooked in one pan, which you know I love that! The less I have to clean afterward the better. I used my cast-iron pan, but any large skillet will work for this recipe.

Serving Suggestions & Tips

• Garnish the dish with grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, black pepper, red pepper flakes, or fresh parsley. 
• Use any vegetables for this recipe such as green beans, bell peppers, diced onion, or asparagus. 
• Serve with a side of brown rice or cauliflower rice smothered with the cream sauce, garlic bread, dinner rolls, or crusty bread. 
• For the most flavor, use fresh garlic cloves and mince them just before adding to the pan. 
• Opt for making your own homemade cream of chicken soup using butter, flour, chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper. 
• If you have young kids, it may help to cut the chicken pieces into bite size pieces before serving. 
• For a more creamy sauce, replace the water with heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk. 
• Make the meal even quicker by using shredded rotisserie chicken and add it at the end with the delicious sauce. 

Chicken and Broccoli with Garlic Cream Step by Step

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs chicken (boneless, skinless)
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 head fresh broccoli (chopped)
• 1 tsp parsley

Preparation

In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter with 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the boneless chicken breast to the pan and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes on each side until it’s browned but not cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the pan and add the remaining 2 tbsp of butter to the hot pan. Add the minced garlic and brown the garlic, stirring for about 2 minutes.

Whisk in the cream of chicken soup and water, cooking until it starts to simmer.

Turn the heat to low and add the chicken and broccoli to the pan. If you want the broccoli to be crispier, wait to add it until the chicken is almost cooked.

Cover and cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and a meat thermometer reads an internal temperature of at least 165F.

Chicken and Broccoli with Garlic Cream Sauce Leftovers

Storage: Let the meal come to room temperature, then place the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days. 

Reheating: For the best results, place the leftovers in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, until warmed through. If your creamy sauce is a little dry, add a splash of chicken stock, heavy cream, whole milk, or water. 

Recipe

Chicken and Broccoli with Garlic Cream

Chicken and Broccoli with Garlic Cream is a delicious, easy, one-pan meal that's made healthier with homemade ingredients.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Course:

Main Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

broccoli

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chicken

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cream of chicken

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creamy sauce

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garlic

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garlic sauce

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one pan

Dietary Needs:

Egg-Free

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Nut-Free

Meat:

Chicken/Turkey

Cooking Method:

One-Pan Meals

Servings: 4

5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs chicken (boneless, skinless)
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 head fresh broccoli (chopped)
• 1 tsp parsley

Recommended Equipment

• Skillet
• Chef Knife
• Cutting Board
• Garlic Press
• Whisk – Nylon

Instructions

• In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter with 1 tbsp olive oil
• Add the chicken to the pan and season with salt, pepper, and paprika
• Cook the chicken for 5 minutes on each side until it’s browned but not cooked through
• Remove the chicken from the pan and add the remaining 2 tbsp of butter
• Add the minced garlic and brown the garlic, stirring for about 2 minutes
• Whisk in the cream of chicken soup and water, cooking until it starts to simmer
• Turn the heat to low and add the chicken and broccoli to the pan
• Cover and cook another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through
• Serve warm garnished with parsley

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Nutrition Facts

Chicken and Broccoli with Garlic Cream

Amount Per Serving (1 each)

Calories 462 Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value*

Fat 33g51%

Saturated Fat 13g65%

Cholesterol 118mg39%

Sodium 899mg37%

Potassium 738mg21%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 27g54%

Vitamin A 1731IU35%

Vitamin C 138mg167%

Calcium 104mg10%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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