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A plate with mashed potatoes, green beans, and barbecue-glazed chicken pieces, garnished with chopped parsley.
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15-Minute Barbecue Chicken Skillet

🍗🙌🏻 Just 3 key ingredients in this saucy EASY recipe: Chicken, barbecue sauce, and Italian dressing. It doesn't get any simpler than that and it's ready in 15 minutes! When you need a family favorite skillet chicken recipe for busy weeknights, this is a winner! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Chicken, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Chicken, Dinner
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: barbecue chicken skillet, barbecue Italian chicken, bbq chicken skillet
Servings: 4
Calories: 322cal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup barbecue sauce (I use Sweet Baby Rays)
  • ⅓ cup Italian dressing (your favorite store bought bottled Italian salad dressing)
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar optional

Instructions

  • To a large skillet, add the oil, chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is approaching being done.
    Cooked, cubed pieces of chicken breast in a stainless steel pan on a white background.
  • To a 2-cup measuring cup or small bowl, and the barbecue sauce, Italian dressing, optional brown sugar if you prefer a sweeter finished dish, stir to combine, and pour the mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
    A bowl of red salsa with visible seasoning and a spoon resting in it, viewed from above on a white surface.
  • Turn the heat to medium or medium-low, and allow the chicken to simmer for another 2-3 minutes, or until fully cooked through, and the sauce has thickened some.
    Chunks of cooked chicken in a metal pan topped with a layer of red sauce, ready to be mixed or cooked further.
  • Optionally garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or cilantro; or green onions, and serve immediately.
    A plate with green beans, mashed potatoes topped with herbs, and diced chicken in a red sauce.

Notes

Storage: Extra chicken will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 322cal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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