Description
This One Pan Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice offers a delightful combination of flavors with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and melted cheese. It’s an easy, wholesome meal that’s great for busy weeknights or a comforting dinner, all made in one pan!
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
- Sauté onions in two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until softened.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the pan with the softened onions.
- Brown the chicken pieces, then add minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Push the chicken to one side of the pan and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the other side.
- Sauté the uncooked rice in olive oil until it turns golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, and stir everything together.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook the mixture for about 12 minutes.
- While the rice mixture cooks, remove broccoli florets and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Stir in the broccoli and cover, cooking for another 8 minutes or until broccoli and rice are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in half a cup of cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, cover again, and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
For added flavor, use garlic powder or other spices in the chicken seasoning.
Make it a complete meal by serving with a side salad.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 625mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg