Tired of endless dishes? Craving a comforting meal that’s as easy on your stomach as it is on your cleanup? Look no further than this one-pan cheesy chicken, broccoli, and rice. It’s a flavor-packed, wholesome dish that comes together in a single pan, making it the ultimate weeknight warrior.
Why You’ll Love It
- Simple and Satisfying: With just a handful of ingredients and one pot, dinner is a breeze.
- Packed with Flavor: The creamy cheese sauce complements the tender chicken and crunchy broccoli perfectly.
- Nutritious: This dish is a great way to incorporate protein, carbs, and veggies into one meal.
- Minimal Cleanup: The best part? Just one pan to wash!
INGREDIENTS
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced finely
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup uncooked extra long grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth, (I like to use Better than Buillion Chicken base)
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large skillet or pan, sauté onions in two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Once onions soften, increase the heat to medium high and add chicken to the pan.
- Brown the chicken pieces and add the garlic. Cook for about 1 more minute.
- Push chicken to one side of the pan and add additional tablespoon of olive oil to other side.
- Add the uncooked rice in the olive oil and saute it for a couple of minutes.
- Add the chicken broth to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pan with a lid.
- Cook chicken and rice mixture covered for about 12 minutes.
- Sprinkle the broccoli evenly over the chicken and rice mixture and stir to combine.
- Continue to cook covered another 8 minutes on low, or until broccoli and rice are both tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in half a cup of cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover with a lid, letting it sit for 1-2 minutes or until cheese has melted.