Description
One Pan Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice is a delightful blend of tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy cheese, all cooked in one pan. This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect for a quick dinner that the whole family will love. Enjoy a homemade meal that’s both comforting and satisfying!
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.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Once onions are softened, increase heat to medium-high and add chicken breasts to the pan.
- Brown chicken pieces, then add minced garlic and cook for about 2 more minutes.
- Push chicken to one side of the pan and add an additional tablespoon of olive oil to the other side.
- Sauté uncooked rice in olive oil until it starts to take on a golden color, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth to the pan, bring to a boil, and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook the chicken and rice mixture covered for about 12 minutes.
- While the chicken and rice are cooking, remove florets from broccoli and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Stir in broccoli and continue cooking covered for another 8 minutes on low, 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
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition.
For a spicier version, consider adding red pepper flakes to the chicken seasoning.
This dish reheats well, making it a great option for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg