Creamy Cheddar Chicken and Broccoli Rice Skillet

Name: Creamy Cheddar Chicken and Broccoli Rice Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked; 3 cups chicken broth; 3 cups broccoli florets; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Made with: Chicken, Cheese, Rice

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Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and broccoli simmer together in a rich cheddar sauce for a comforting one-pan dinner. It’s hearty, quick, and family-friendly.

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Serves4

LevelEasy

Contains Dairy

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breasts1 lb
olive oil2 tbsp
yellow onion, diced1 medium
garlic, minced3 cloves
long-grain white rice, uncooked1 1/2 cups
chicken broth3 cups
broccoli florets3 cups
shredded cheddar cheese2 cups
milk1/2 cup
salt1 tsp
black pepper1/2 tsp

Substitutions

cheddar cheese → Monterey Jack or mozzarella
broccoli florets → cauliflower florets or peas
chicken broth → vegetable broth

Instructions

1Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cut into bite-size pieces.
2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until lightly browned and cooked through, then remove to a plate.
3In the same skillet, sauté the onion for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and rice, stirring for 1 minute.
4Pour in the broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
5Stir in the broccoli, cooked chicken, milk, and cheddar cheese. Cover again and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until the broccoli is tender and the rice is fully cooked.
6Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

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