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If you are looking for an easy stovetop chicken recipe with tons of flavor, you can’t go wrong with this chicken broccoli rice skillet dish.

It has just seven ingredients and is very easy to prepare. It is on the table in less than 20 minutes!

Best of all, this is a one-pot meal –  the flavors get a chance to develop as they are slowly added, and cleanup is a breeze.

Keep reading to see how easy this meal is to put together.

Chicken broccoli rice skillet meal on a white plate with a salad.

Ingredients for the chicken broccoli rice skillet recipe

To make this easy skillet recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 16 ounces of boneless, uncooked chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • 10.5 ounce Campbell sauce – creamy lemon garlic flavor
  • ¾ cup of broccoli florets
  • ¾ cup of frozen vegetables, thawed
  • 1 ½ cups leftover white rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup white wine

How to make this easy chicken broccoli rice skillet recipe

Today, I am also using a meal starter to make a great-tasting dish in just minutes. In this case, it is a Campbell sauce mixture that is flavored with creamy lemon garlic.

Cook the chicken thighs

  • Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  • Cook them in a nonstick skillet (you can spray the pan with Pam if you would like)

Fresh broccoli

Add the vegetables

  • Add the broccoli florets and continue cooking until they are al dente, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the frozen vegetables and cooked white rice.

Wine, cheese and Campbell's sauce.

Making the sauce

  • Add the Campbell’s sauce and stir until everything is combined.
  • Add the wine and gently cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Just before serving, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.

A wooden spoon stirring a rice skillet with chicken and broccoli.

Serving the chicken broccoli rice skillet

This dish is great as-is, but you can add a bit more nutritious flavor with a small side salad. It’s also nice with some crusty bread.

This makes a hearty and delicious meal for those weeknights when you are in a real hurry to get something on the table.

Chicken skillet with rice and broccoli on a white plate with some salad.

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Yield: 4 servings of chicken broccoli rice skillet

Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet

chicken skillet with rice and broccoli
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If you are looking for an easy stovetop chicken recipe with tons of flavor, you can't go wrong with this chicken broccoli rice skillet dish.  It has just seven ingredients and is super easy to prepare. It is one of my favorite one-pot meals.

Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces of boneless, uncooked chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • 10.5 ounce Campbell sauce - creamy lemon garlic flavor
  • ¾ cup of fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
  • ¾ cup of frozen vegetables, thawed
  • 1 ½ cups leftover white rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup white wine

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Cook them in a nonstick skillet (you can spray it with Pam if you would like)
  3. Add the broccoli florets and continue cooking until they are al dente, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the Campbell's sauce and frozen vegetables and stir in the cooked white rice.
  5. Add the wine and gently cook for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Just before serving, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Serve with garlic bread and a tossed salad.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 551Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 460mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 5gSugar: 3gProtein: 24g

Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.

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