Chicken Broccoli Skillet Dinner (30 minute meal)
This Chicken Broccoli Skillet Dinner is quick, creamy, and packed with flavor! Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pasta pot
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat egg noodles or any pasta of your choice
- 3 cups broccoli florets or more, if desired
- 1 tablespoon olive oil to sauté the onions and garlic
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cup nonfat milk
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese use fresh, not from the green canister
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper to season
- salt and more pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked chicken rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and nonfat milk, mixing well to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked noodles and shredded chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together to ensure the noodles and chicken are well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle in the shredded parmesan cheese and ground black pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and more pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve your Chicken Broccoli Skillet Dinner hot. It’s a meal that’s sure to impress!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add flavor.
- Freshly shredded parmesan cheese melts better and enhances taste.
- Don’t overcook broccoli; keep it tender-crisp for best texture.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.