🧀 Creamy Chicken & Rice Skillet (Busy Weeknight Dinner)
🛒 Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
Heat skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat.
Mix sauce: Add the cream of chicken soup and milk. Stir until smooth.
Add chicken & rice: Stir in the cooked chicken and rice.
Add vegetables: Mix in the frozen vegetables and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the mixture.
Simmer: Cover and cook for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is hot and creamy.
Serve: Spoon into bowls and enjoy.
⭐ Why moms love this recipe
Ready in 15 minutes
Uses leftover chicken and rice
Only one pan to wash
Very kid-friendly
✅ Tip: You can swap the chicken for ground beef, tuna, or turkey depending on what you have.
If you want, I can also give you 3 more “secret weapon” dinners moms use when they’re tired and need something in 20 minutes or less. 🍽️
