Description
Savor the irresistible flavor of One Pan Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice, combining juicy chicken, fresh broccoli, and gooey cheddar cheese into a simple, wholesome meal perfect for any night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1/2 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup uncooked extra long grain white rice
- 1 large bunch of fresh broccoli
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the diced onions.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Once the onions soften, increase to medium-high heat and add the chicken to the pan.
- Brown the chicken, then add minced garlic and cook for about 2 minutes more.
- Push the chicken to one side of the pan and add the remaining olive oil to the other side.
- Sauté the uncooked rice in the olive oil until it turns golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, and stir it all together.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
- Cook for about 12 minutes, covered, allowing the chicken and rice to simmer.
- While it's cooking, cut the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the broccoli to the pan, cover, and continue cooking for another 8 minutes or until both the broccoli and rice are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in half a cup of cheese.
- Top with the remaining cheese, cover again, and let it melt for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like paprika or cayenne pepper.
Feel free to substitute broccoli with other veggies like bell peppers or carrots.
For a creamier texture, increase cheese to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg