Description
Make weeknight dinners effortless with this Crispy Chicken Skillet. Juicy chicken, colorful broccoli, and melted cheese come together in a one-pan meal that delights everyone at the table. Easy to make and quick to cook!
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken for tenderness.
- Olive Oil: Enhances flavor and helps with crispiness.
- Garlic Powder: A seasoning for extra flavor.
- Paprika: For color and subtle sweetness.
- Salt and Pepper: Essential for balancing flavors.
- Broccoli Florets: Adds nutrition and color.
- Cooked Rice: Absorbs flavors from other ingredients.
- Shredded Cheese: A melty topping for deliciousness.
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté broccoli in the same skillet until bright green.
- Stir in the cooked rice and combine with the broccoli.
- Slice the chicken and arrange on top of the rice and broccoli.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover until melted.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken, Weeknight Dinner, Skillet Recipe