{"id":931,"date":"2025-11-24T15:10:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T15:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=931"},"modified":"2025-11-24T15:10:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T15:10:12","slug":"this-dont-want-to-cook-chicken-is-the-official-dinner-of-lazy-mondays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=931","title":{"rendered":"This \u2018Don’t Want to Cook Chicken’ Is the Official Dinner of Lazy Mondays"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Mondays are my least favorite day of the week. The to-do list is long, the weekend feels way too far away, and spending hours in the kitchen is the absolute last thing I want to do. That\u2019s exactly why recipes like Don\u2019t Want to Cook Monday Chicken exist.\n<\/p>\n

This easy dinner comes together in one 9×13-inch pan with just five ingredients: chicken thighs, frozen broccoli, condensed golden mushroom soup, sour cream, and a spoonful of prepared horseradish. The result? A juicy, flavorful, no-fuss meal that\u2019s comforting enough to cure even the worst case of the Monday blues\u2014and easy enough to earn a spot in your weekly dinner rotation.\n<\/p>\n

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How to Make Don\u2019t Want to Cook Monday Chicken <\/span> <\/h2>\n

The hardest part of making Monday Chicken, a recipe submitted by community member Menwith Hill\u2019er Back Home, is waiting for the chicken to bake. Start by arranging a bag of frozen broccoli in a sprayed 9\u00d713\u2011inch baking dish, then place four seasoned, boneless chicken breasts halves on top.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

In a bowl, mix together a can of condensed golden mushroom soup, sour cream, and the prepared horseradish, then pour that creamy mixture over the chicken and broccoli. Bake uncovered at 350\u202f degrees F for about an hour, let it rest briefly to thicken, and you\u2019ll have a comforting, one\u2011dish dinner ready without fuss.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

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Why the Recipe Works <\/span> <\/h2>\n

Velvety sour cream, ultra-savory golden mushroom soup, and zingy horseradish combine to create a sauce for the chicken and broccoli that\u2019s flavorful enough to stand on its own. But the dish\u2019s mild profile also makes it easy to dress up with your own additions, which the recipe creator encourages.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cTired of everything being spicy and looking for a quick, nice dinner with a subtle flavor?\u201d the recipe submitter says. \u201cTry this! Chicken breasts are laid on a bed of broccoli, and blanketed with a mushroom sauce with a hint of horseradish. Great with garlic bread! Of course\u2014if subtle isn’t what you’re looking for\u2014you can spice this up all you want!\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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Tips, Tricks, and Variations <\/span> <\/h2>\n
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  • If you aren\u2019t a fan of horseradish, swap in Dijon mustard, grated ginger, minced garlic, or even curry powder\u2014anything that will boost the heat level of the sauce. Or leave it out entirely.<\/li>\n
  • Several reviewers recommend substituting the breasts with boneless chicken thighs, noting that the higher fat content makes for a more tender end result. No matter what cut you pick, though, home cooks also like to season the chicken with salt and pepper to add more flavor.<\/li>\n
  • Use whatever condensed soup you have in your pantry. Tried-and true favorites include cream of broccoli, cream of mushroom, and cream of chicken.<\/li>\n
  • To give your Monday Chicken an extra layer of texture, top it with a couple handfuls of shredded cheese or a sprinkle of fried onions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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