Description
Hearty One Pan Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice delivers comfort in a single skillet, blending creamy textures with wholesome ingredients. Busy home cooks can savor this effortless meal that brings family together with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup uncooked extra long grain white rice
- 1 large bunch of fresh broccoli
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet with olive oil over medium flame, introducing diced onions and transforming them into a translucent, aromatic base.
- Incorporate chicken pieces into the skillet, allowing them to develop a golden-brown exterior through careful searing.
- Infuse the pan with minced garlic, complemented by a measured sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked pepper, enhancing the protein’s flavor profile.
- Introduce uncooked rice to the skillet, gently coating the grains with residual oil and toasting them to unlock deeper, nuttier undertones.
- Stream chicken broth into the pan, elevating the temperature until the liquid reaches a vigorous bubble, then immediately reduce heat, secure with a tight-fitting lid, and allow gentle simmering.
- After initial cooking, nestle broccoli florets atop the developing dish, returning the lid to create a steamy environment that will tenderize the grains and vegetables simultaneously.
- Conclude the culinary journey by cascading shredded cheddar across the surface, gently folding until the cheese melts into a luxurious, creamy coating that binds all elements together.
Notes
- Customize protein by swapping chicken with turkey, tofu, or plant-based alternatives for diverse dietary needs.
- Toast rice briefly before adding liquid to enhance nutty flavor and prevent clumping.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt intake and allow personal seasoning preference.
- Incorporate extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for increased nutritional value and color variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg