Description
A quick and satisfying one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, fresh broccoli, and plenty of gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the white rice, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Allow the rice and chicken to cook for about 15 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets, stir gently, and cover again. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the rice is tender and the broccoli is bright green.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mixture. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted. Serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg