Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli, a delightful meal that brings comfort to busy weeknights or family gatherings. This one-pan dish features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant broccoli enveloped in a rich cheese sauce, making it an irresistible option for any dinner table. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with various vegetables or proteins, this recipe is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Serve it hot and watch your family fall in love with this wholesome, heartwarming dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and slice.
- In the same skillet, toast rice for 1-2 minutes; add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add broccoli on top of rice without stirring, cover again, and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, cheddar cheese, and cream cheese until melted. Fold in sliced chicken.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg