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Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli
This one dish dinner is perfect for crazy weeknights. Chicken, rice, carrots, and broccoli are always a hit with my kiddos.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 532 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup grated cheddar
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
532kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
1143mg
(48%)
Potassium
922mg
(26%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5945IU
(119%)
Vitamin C
44.8mg
(50%)
Calcium
263mg
(26%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532
% 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.