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evil chicken & broccoli skillet

(13 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lauren Conforti
HARRIMAN, TN

Did the name get your attention? My daughter Taylor gave it this name because she doesn't like mushrooms. She calls them "evil things." The cheddar sauce is optional. Omit it to keep the recipe healthier.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This chicken and broccoli skillet is a sure-fire mealtime winner. Cooking broccoli with chopped onions, green peppers, and seasonings takes broccoli from basic to delicious. Combining Italian tomatoes and mushrooms with cheddar cheese soup creates a sauce that elevates the pan-fried chicken breasts. For a simple chicken meal, this dish is jam-packed with flavor.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(13 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For evil chicken & broccoli skillet

  • 3 Tbsp
    butter, divided
  • 2 c
    broccoli florets
  • 1/4 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/4 c
    chopped green pepper
  • 1 tsp
    oregano
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • Italian seasonings, to taste
  • 1 can
    Italian-style stewed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 can
    sliced mushrooms, drained (4 oz)
  • 1 can
    cheddar cheese soup (10.5 oz)
  • parsley flakes, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 4
    chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

How To Make evil chicken & broccoli skillet

  • Butter, broccoli, onion, pepper, oregano, garlic, and seasonings in a skillet.
    1
    Melt 1 1/2 Tbsp of butter in a large skillet. Add broccoli, onion, pepper, oregano, garlic, and Italian seasonings to the skillet. Cook and stir for 3- 4 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender.
  • Add canned tomatoes, mushrooms, and cheddar cheese soup to the skillet.
    2
    Add tomatoes, mushrooms, and cheddar cheese soup.
  • Cover the skillet to cook the vegetables.
    3
    Cover and cook for 1- 2 minutes or until heated through. Set aside the vegetable mixture; keep warm.
  • Cooking seasoned chicken breasts in a skillet with melted butter.
    4
    Add the remaining butter to another skillet. Dry boneless chicken breasts. Add to the skillet. Sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper. Over medium heat, cook the chicken for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink inside and golden brown outside.
  • Spoon the vegetable mixture over the chicken.
    5
    Serve the chicken with the vegetable mixture spooned over top.
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