Cheesy Chicken with Broccoli and Rice is the ultimate one-pan comfort food!
This hearty dish combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, crisp broccoli, and a generous layer of melted cheese for a family-friendly meal that’s both delicious and satisfying.
Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s easy to prepare, packed with flavour, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea or a meal that even the fussiest eaters will love, this cheesy classic ticks all the boxes. I’d definitely whip this up midweek, or when work and kids collide! It’s easy to put together and incredibly filling.
Cheesy Chicken with Broccoli And Rice
5
servings15
minutes30
minutes280
kcal45
minutesA creamy, cheesy chicken and broccoli casserole with tender rice for a hearty, comforting meal.
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Ingredients
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 medium brown onion-diced finely
500 gram Chicken breasts-boneless, skinless, cut into bite sized pieces
2 Cloves garlic-minced
1 tsp salt and pepper-freshly ground (pepper), to taste
1 cup Long grain white rice-uncooked
2.5 cup Broccoli florets-cut into bite sized pieces
2.5 cup Low-sodium chicken stock
2.5 cup Extra sharp cheddar cheese-shredded
Directions
- 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
- Sauté rice for a couple of minutes.
- Add the chicken stock 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.
Notes
- Cheesy Chicken with Broccoli and Rice can be frozen up to three months.
- You need a large skillet or pan with a higher edge for this dish to hold everything. I used a 12-inch skillet that had a slightly raised edge and it worked great.
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