Cream of Mushroom Chicken and rice.| Quick and easy Weeknight meal. #budgetmeals

mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: canned cream of celery soup

Homemade sauce can reduce sodium and additives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and dairy-free.

Cut chicken thighs into chunks.

Season chicken with garlic pepper seasoning, black pepper, granulated onion, and granulated garlic. Mix well.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a shallow layer of oil.

Sear the chicken in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per batch, then remove from skillet.

Add chopped onions, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for a minute to release flavors.

Return the seared chicken to the skillet.

Mix the cream soups with the required amount of water in a bowl before adding to the skillet to avoid mess.

Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.

Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 30 minutes, checking occasionally.

After 15 minutes, scrape the bottom of the skillet to prevent sticking and taste for seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.

Continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.

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