"One-Skillet Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice is an cheesy, easy dinner loaded with simple ingredients like chicken, rice, and broccoli. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight when things are hectic. Only one dish to clean for this satisfying one pan meal = Less time in the kitchen!"
One-Skillet Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice is an cheesy, easy dinner loaded with simple ingredients. This one-pan meal can be ready in under 30 minutes!
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice
Servings – 6
Prep Time – 5 Minutes
Cook Time – 25 Minutes
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup uncooked extra long grain white rice or brown rice
2 1/2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces - you can use frozen broccoli
2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
Directions:
In a large skillet or pan, sauté chicken in two tablespoons of olive oil over medium to high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Once chicken is golden brown add garlic to the pan. Cook for about 1 more minute.
Push chicken to one side of the pan and add additional tablespoon of olive oil to other side.
Add the uncooked rice in the olive oil and sauté it for a couple of minutes.
Add the chicken broth to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pan with a lid.
Cook chicken and rice mixture covered for about 12-15 minutes.
Sprinkle the broccoli evenly over the chicken and rice mixture and stir to combine.
Continue to cook covered another 4- 8 minutes on low, or until broccoli and rice are both tender. Less time if you are using frozen broccoli.
Remove from heat and stir in half a cup of cheese.
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover with a lid, letting it sit for 1-2 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Notes:
If you're using rotisserie chicken add the chicken at the end with the cheese just to heat it through.
You will need a large skillet or pan with a higher edge for this dish to hold everything. I used a 12-inch skillet that had a slightly raised edge and it worked great.
Nutrition:
Calories: 574 | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 36g | Saturated fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated fat: 15g | Trans fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 799mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
"We love it! It’s a flavorful easy recipe to make after a super busy days!”
CWT is not a certified dietician or nutritionist. Any nutritional information shared on this site is an estimate counted through measurements and package nutritional information used in each recipe. If calorie, macro counting and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend running the ingredients through your choice of nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary depending on national brands used per recipe.
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