Description
This One Pan Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice is a delightful dish featuring juicy chicken, vibrant broccoli, and ooey-gooey cheddar cheese. It’s an easy and comforting meal, perfect for busy weeknights!
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 kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Once the onions are soft, increase the heat and add the chicken to the pan, browning it well.
- Mix in the minced garlic and cook for an additional two minutes.
- Push the chicken to the side of the pan; add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the opposite side.
- Add the uncooked rice to the oil and sauté until the rice turns golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan, bring it to a boil, stirring to combine everything.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it cook for about 12 minutes.
- While the rice and chicken are cooking, cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Add the broccoli to the pan, cover, and cook for another 8 minutes, or until the rice and broccoli are tender.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in half a cup of the sharp cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, cover the pan again, and let it sit for 2-3 minutes for the cheese to melt.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the broccoli with your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking its internal temperature reaches 165°F.
For a spicy kick, consider adding red pepper flakes when cooking the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg