Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
532 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning chicken breast chunks with salt, pepper, and garlic powder for a simple but flavorful base. The chicken is sautéed until nearly cooked and browned, imparting a savory crust. Adding rice, diced carrots, and minced garlic before pouring in chicken stock allows the rice to absorb rich broth flavors while cooking covered to tenderness.
Broccoli florets are added partway through cooking to maintain their texture and color, finishing the dish with fresh vegetables. Removing the pan from heat and topping with grated cheddar cheese, then covering briefly, melts the cheese into the hot ingredients producing a creamy finish that complements the robust chicken and vegetable mixture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the olive oil to a large, deep skillet and heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook, stirring often, until chicken is nearly cooked through and browned on the outside.
- Add the rice, carrots, and garlic to the pan and stir to combine. Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, cover pan and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove lid and stir well. Add the broccoli and cover the pan. Continue cooking for 10 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the rice is tender.
- Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle the cheese on top of the rice mixture. Cover with a lid for 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1143mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 922mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5945IU | 119% |
| Vitamin C | 44.8mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 263mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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