Description
This creamy and comforting Cream of Chicken Soup Chicken Breasts recipe features tender chicken cutlets cooked in a rich sauce made with condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and mixed vegetables. It’s a quick and easy stovetop meal perfect for busy weeknights, delivering hearty flavors and a satisfying texture in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
Vegetables & Seasoning
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 heaping cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Soup & Broth
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
Garnish
- Chopped parsley, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season them evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to enhance their flavor.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and half the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Onions: Lower the heat to medium, then add the remaining butter and chopped onions to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are softened and lightly browned.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring to combine the flavors and warm the vegetables.
- Prepare Sauce: Pour the chicken broth and condensed cream of chicken soup into the skillet. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Simmer with Chicken: Reduce the heat to medium-low, return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with any juices on the plate. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables are tender. Add a little extra chicken broth or water if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Optionally, sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Condensed cream of chicken soup can be high in sodium; to reduce saltiness, consider using low-sodium chicken broth and go light on additional salt until tasting the final dish.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding small amounts of chicken broth or water if it becomes too thick during simmering.
- Chicken cutlets cook quickly and stay tender when cut thinner—avoid overcooking.
