Name: Balsamic Chicken Vegetable Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Swanson canned chicken broth; 1 cup farro; 2 Tablespoons butter; 1 bell pepper (any color, large dice); 1/2 14.5 oz can Del Monte chopped spinach (drained); 1 can Del Monte sliced carrots (drained); 2 Tablespoons canned Old El Paso diced green chiles; 1 large can Swanson chicken breast; 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

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Busy weeknights call for quick and simple recipes that are big on flavor. With just a few pantry staples, you can create an amazingly delicious Balsamic Chicken Vegetable Skillet for dinner tonight.

Our weeknights (and most nights) are super busy, leaving little time to make a home-cooked meal. Since our time together as a family is so precious, I definitely prefer to spend more of it hanging out and less standing over the stove cooking dinner. That’s where canned foods come into play! With a well-stocked pantry full with canned foods, I can get through the week with delicious and creative meals that I feel good about serving my family and friends.

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The #CansGetYouCooking movement is all about sharing ways to use canned items in recipes to free up extra time by spending less time prepping items and and cooking while still getting a delicious meal on the table.

Benefits of Using Canned Food

Here are some of the amazing benefits of using canned items include:

Fresh fruits and vegetables that are harvested at the peak of freshness and canned within 4 hours, meaning your meals will taste fresh and nutritious!
Cans provide year-round access to seasonal fruits and vegetables and keep food fresh and flavorful without the need for preservatives and additives
Using canned items in recipes cuts down on prep time, which means more time with family and friends!
Kids and adults who use six or more canned foods a week are more likely to get higher levels of 17+ nutrients such as potassium, calcium and fiber.
Canned food also help Americans reduce the amount of perishable fruits and vegetables they purchase and then throw away.

I keep my pantry stocked with an array of canned food items, which helps me cut down on food waste. With recipes like this Balsamic Chicken and Vegetable Skillet, I can take advantage of what is in my pantry while also still providing my family with a delicious, creative meal we all love.

Balsamic Chicken and Vegetable Skillet Ingredients

Chicken Broth
Farro
Butter
Bell Pepper
Chopped Spinach
Sliced Carrots
Diced Green Chiles
Chicken Breast
Balsamic Vinegar
Goat Cheese

Ingredients for Balsamic Chicken Veggie Skillet

How to Make Chicken Skillet

This yummy recipe is made in just one pan and is ready in under 30 minutes, making it absolutely perfect for a busy night when you might be considering take-out versus cooking. Over half of the cooking time is hands-off, too, which is perfect for a busy mom!

Once the farro is cooked, you simple add in the remaining ingredients!

From start to finish, this recipe takes less than 30 minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser whenever I make it.

Overhead photo of Balsamic Chicken Veggie Skillet with bowl

I use farro in the recipe because I love the chewy texture. You can easily replace it with rice or quinoa if you prefer. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly based on the directions for your substitution.

The vegetables in the recipe are also easily changeable, so be sure to choose your favorites. Love mushrooms? Grab a can of mushroom slices and add them in. The possibilities are endless, so get creative when you are shopping the canned food aisle in your local store.

Balsamic Chicken Veggie Skillet in skillet

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