One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Recipe
One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice is a quick and easy dinner recipe made with simple ingredients like chicken, broccoli, rice, and cheddar cheese, all cooked together in one skillet for a delicious and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (1 cup each)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into small, bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Rice:
- 1 cup uncooked basmati rice OR long-grain rice
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
Broccoli:
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen steamable broccoli (about 2 cups chopped broccoli)
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper until no longer pink.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in rice and chicken broth. Simmer until rice is cooked.
- Prepare Broccoli: Cook broccoli separately as per package instructions.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix cooked rice, chicken, broccoli, and 1 cup of cheese. Top with remaining cheese and cook until melted.
- Serve: Enjoy hot!
Notes
- Rice: Basmati rice can be substituted with long-grain white rice.
- Broccoli: Fresh broccoli can be used instead of frozen.
- Chicken: Adjust chicken quantity based on size.
- Broth: Use full salt chicken broth for best flavor.
- Tip: Customize with spices like chili powder or add onions and garlic for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1066mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 76mg
