Description
One Pan Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice is a delightful meal that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy cheddar cheese. It’s easy to prepare, making it a fantastic option for a quick family dinner or a comforting meal on busy days. Plus, it’s all done in one pan for easy cleanup!
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 soft.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the pan.
- Brown the chicken pieces, then add minced garlic and cook for about 2 more minutes.
- Push chicken to one side of the pan, adding an extra tablespoon of olive oil to the other side.
- Sauté the uncooked rice in olive oil until it starts to turn golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan, bring to a boil, and stir everything together.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and let it cook for about 12 minutes.
- While it cooks, prepare about 1 large bunch of broccoli, cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
- Stir in broccoli and continue cooking covered for another 8 minutes or until both are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in half a cup of cheese then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Cover the pan again and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of cheese to your taste.
For added flavor, try sprinkling some paprika or red pepper flakes before serving.
This dish can be easily adapted with other vegetables such as peas or carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg