One Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and fluffy rice all cooked in a cheesy, flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice:
- 3 tablespoons 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
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Broccoli and Cheese:
- 1 large bunch fresh broccoli
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat, sauté diced onions until softened.
- Season Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Increase heat to medium-high, add chicken to the pan, brown it, then add minced garlic.
- Sauté Rice: Push chicken to the side, sauté rice in olive oil until golden.
- Add Broth: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer.
- Add Broccoli: After 12 minutes, add broccoli, cover, and cook until tender.
- Melt Cheese: Remove from heat, stir in some cheese, then top with the rest and let it melt.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider seasoning the dish with herbs like thyme or parsley.
- You can customize this dish by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: One Pot, Chicken Broccoli Rice, Cheesy Chicken and Rice, Easy Dinner Recipe
