Simple Meals for Busy Nights: Easy One-Skillet Creamy Bruschetta Chicken {Recipe}

Simple, easy meals are my best friend. Since weeknights are normally pretty busy, I’m always looking for no-fuss meals I can cook quickly. I have a little more flexibility these days since I work from home, but I remember all too well the days when I worked outside the home. Coming home at 6 pm after a day at the office and just having picked up my baby girl from daycare, was not the ideal time for me to start preparing a meal. But, I did so…many times.

During that time, I learned how to make quick meals and use shortcuts, something I still apply in the kitchen today. That’s why I’m happy to share more with you about Simple Meals @ Walmart and a quick dinner recipe for you to try! My family enjoyed this simple Creamy Bruschetta Chicken recipe, pleasing even my daughter who is normally a picky eater. Using Knorr Rice Sides combined with fresh ingredients, this is a super easy one-skillet meal that cooks in under 30 minutes – check it out!

Easy One-Skillet Creamy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

*Tweaked from original recipe on Simple Meals @ Walmart

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced and seasoned to your liking
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 package Knorr Rice Sides, Creamy Chicken flavor
• 2 cups water (for Knorr Rice Sides preparation)
• 1 Tbsp butter (for Knorr Rice Sides preparation)
• 1 large tomato, chopped (original recipe calls for 2 tomatoes)
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional, called for in original recipe)

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in skillet and cook chicken thoroughly. Add garlic during the last minute of cooking.

2. Remove chicken and garlic from skillet and set aside.

3. Empty rice package into skillet and prepare according to package directions.

4. Stir in cooked chicken and garlic, along with tomatoes.

5. Sprinkle cheese and basil over final dish before serving.

You can certainly tweak this recipe and use homemade white rice along with your own seasonings and herbs for the same effect. But, using a Knorr Rice Sides package is a simple shortcut to help you get dinner on the table that much quicker. It’s quick, easy, and helps your family eat dinner together on even the busiest of nights. For even more simple meal ideas, check out Simple Meals @ Walmart!

What other quick dinner recipes can you share with us that would make for simple meals to enjoy as a family?

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