One-Pan Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice
This One-Pan Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice dish is a delicious and convenient meal that cooks everything together in a single skillet. Tender chicken, broccoli, rice, and melted cheddar cheese combine to create a flavorful and satisfying dinner.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Lid
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 cup uncooked extra long grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté the finely diced onion in two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, then add them to the pan once the onions soften.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and brown the chicken pieces. Add minced garlic and cook for about one more minute.
- Push the chicken to one side of the pan and add an additional tablespoon of olive oil to the empty side. Saute the uncooked rice in the olive oil for a couple of minutes.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pan with a lid, and cook the chicken and rice mixture for about 12 minutes.
- Sprinkle the broccoli florets evenly over the chicken and rice mixture and stir to combine. Continue to cook covered for another 8 minutes on low heat, or until the broccoli and rice are both tender.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half a cup of shredded cheese. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, cover with a lid, and let it sit for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Notes
This dish is a complete meal in one pan, making cleanup a breeze. Feel free to customize it by adding other vegetables or using different types of cheese according to your preferences.