Description
Indulge in a comforting and nutritious meal with this One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice recipe. Combining tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy cheese, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights. With minimal cleanup required, you can serve up a delicious family dinner that everyone will love. Plus, it’s highly customizable—add your favorite veggies or switch proteins to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup long-grain or basmati rice
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the chopped chicken breast, seasoning with salt and pepper; cook until browned on all sides (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the rice and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Gently fold in the broccoli florets, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top; cover briefly to allow cheese to melt before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
