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Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Skillet

Posted on August 4, 2026July 22, 2026 by simplegoodfood

Introduction

When you’re trying to stretch your grocery budget, variety matters just as much as saving money. Using the same ingredients in different ways keeps leftovers from feeling repetitive, and today’s Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Skillet is a perfect example.

Tender pieces of our Simple Campground Herb Chicken are combined with colorful vegetables in a light, creamy sauce that’s ready in about 20 minutes. Everything cooks in one skillet, making cleanup easy whether you’re cooking at the campground or in your home kitchen.

Serve it over rice, egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying meal that proves leftovers can taste brand new.

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Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Skillet

Leftovers shouldn't taste like leftovers.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 330

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2 cups cooked Simple Campground Herb Chicken diced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup sliced carrots
½ cup frozen peas
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional for serving:

Cooked rice
Egg noodles
Mashed potatoes
Toasted whole-grain bread

Method

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the onion, carrots, and mushrooms for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the broccoli and garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well.
Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
Stir in the cooked chicken and peas.
Remove the skillet from the heat and gently stir in the Greek yogurt.
Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Serve immediately over your favorite starch—or enjoy it just as it is.

Notes

Removing the skillet from the heat before adding the Greek yogurt helps prevent it from curdling.
Use whatever vegetables you already have in the refrigerator.
This recipe is a wonderful way to clean out the vegetable drawer before grocery shopping.

Leftover & Meal Prep Tips

Don’t worry if you have a little extra left!

Tomorrow we’ll use our leftover chicken in Southwest Chicken Rice Bowls, giving this week’s meal starter another completely different personality.

If you have extra cooked vegetables from today’s meal, save them for Saturday Soup or stir them into Friday’s budget-stretching ideas.

Food Storage & Preservation

Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate within two hours (or within one hour in very hot weather while camping).

If you’re freezing cooked chicken or vegetables for future meals, or preserving produce by canning or dehydrating, always check the latest USDA recommendations to ensure safe food storage practices.

🏕️ This Week’s Camp Menu

✅ Sunday: Simple Campground Herb Chicken

✅ Monday: Garden Vegetable Rice Bowls with Herb Chicken

🍗 Today’s Recipe: Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Skillet

Coming Up Next:

Wednesday: 🌮 Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl
Thursday: 🥔 Campground Loaded Baked Potato Bowls
Friday: 💵 Stretch This Week’s Groceries Even Further
Saturday: 🍗 Five Easy Ways to Stretch One Package of Chicken

⭐ Bonus Recipes

Campground Fried Rice
Saturday Soup

Tomorrow we’re giving our herb chicken a Southwestern twist with a colorful Southwest Chicken Rice Bowl. Black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a squeeze of lime create a completely different meal using the same simple meal starter.

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Campground Chicken & Broccoli Rice Skillet

Posted on July 26, 2026July 18, 2026 by simplegoodfood

Whether you’re cooking at the campground or at home after a busy day, this Campground Chicken & Broccoli Rice Skillet delivers a hearty, satisfying meal with minimal cleanup. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, broccoli, and melted cheddar cheese come together in one skillet for a comforting dinner that’s ready in about 35 minutes.

It’s an easy recipe to customize with vegetables you already have on hand, making it a practical choice for campers trying to make the most of their cooler and pantry supplies.

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Campground Chicken & Broccoli Rice Skillet

Tender chicken, fluffy rice, broccoli, and melted cheddar cheese come together in one skillet for a comforting dinner that's ready in about 35 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4

Course: Dessert, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 445

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

Method

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned.
Stir in the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in the rice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the broccoli over the rice, cover again, and cook another 5–7 minutes until the rice is tender and the broccoli is crisp-tender.
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top. Cover for 2 minutes until melted.
Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat, add a splash of chicken broth or water and warm gently in a skillet or microwave until heated through. The extra liquid helps keep the rice moist and prevents it from drying out.

🥪 Leftover Lunch Idea

Don’t let those leftovers go to waste! This Chicken & Broccoli Rice Skillet makes a delicious and filling lunch the next day.

Pack a serving in a reusable container and simply reheat when you’re ready to eat. It’s perfect for a quick campground lunch before heading out for a hike, fishing, sightseeing, or relaxing around camp.

For a different twist, spoon the leftover chicken and rice into a large tortilla, sprinkle with a little extra cheddar cheese, roll it up, and warm it in a skillet for a crispy lunch wrap.

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Recipe Roundup

6 Easy Campground Dinners for a Stress-Free Week Outdoors

Posted on July 18, 2026July 23, 2026 by simplegoodfood

Whether you’re camping in a tent, relaxing in a pop-up camper, or enjoying the comforts of an RV, having a week’s worth of easy meal ideas makes campground life even more enjoyable. This week’s menu featured hearty comfort food, simple skillet meals, foil packet favorites, and even a campground pizza night that the whole family can enjoy.

Many of these recipes can be adapted for campfires, electric skillets, air fryers, or RV kitchens, making them perfect for campers of all styles. From cozy Dutch oven cooking to quick flatbread pizzas and flavorful shrimp boil packets, these meals prove that great campground food doesn’t have to be complicated.

If you missed any of this week’s recipes, here’s a look back at all six delicious campground dinners.

This Week’s Campground Menu

Sunday

Dutch Oven Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

A campground comfort food classic featuring tender chicken, mixed vegetables, creamy sauce, and golden biscuits baked in a Dutch oven.

Monday

Loaded Italian Sausage & Peppers Hoagies

Juicy Italian sausage piled high with sautéed peppers and onions on toasted hoagie rolls for an easy and satisfying campsite dinner.

Tuesday

Campfire Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packets

Chicken, potatoes, bacon, ranch seasoning, and melted cheddar cheese come together in a convenient foil packet meal with almost no cleanup.

Wednesday

Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet

A hearty one-pan meal loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, tomatoes, and plenty of melted cheese. Perfect for camp stoves and electric skillets alike.

Thursday

BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread Pizzas

A fun twist on pizza night featuring smoky pulled pork, barbecue sauce, melted cheese, and crisp flatbread crust.

Friday

Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

Shrimp, smoked sausage, potatoes, and corn seasoned with Old Bay and cooked together in individual foil packets for an easy campground seafood feast.

Final Thoughts

One of the best parts of campground cooking is finding meals that fit your camping style. Whether you’re cooking over a campfire, using an electric skillet during a rainy afternoon, or making dinner in an RV air fryer, these recipes offer flexibility without sacrificing flavor.

As camping continues to evolve, so do the ways we prepare meals outdoors. From traditional tent campers to pop-up campers, travel trailers, and motorhomes, there are more ways than ever to enjoy great food at the campground.

Which meal would you try first? Let us know in the comments and be sure to check back next week for another lineup of easy campground dinners and outdoor cooking inspiration.

Dutch Oven BBQ Chicken & Potato Bake

This Dutch Oven BBQ Chicken & Potato Bake is the kind of campground dinner that feels hearty and satisfying without requiring a lot of fuss.

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Campground Chicken & Broccoli Rice Skillet

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