Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice
User Reviews
4.8
81 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
35 mins
-
Servings
6
-
Calories
523 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice
Report
This 35-minute one pot chicken, broccoli, and rice recipe is creamy, cheesy, and easy to make on the stove. It's so much faster than a casserole!
Share:
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice see note
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 2 cups cooked chicken (I used rotisserie) shredded/chopped
- 2 cups broccoli cut into small florets
- 1.5-2 cups grated cheddar
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients. If you want to have a melted cheese topping, grate 2 cups of cheddar. If not, only grate 1.5 cups like I did for the photos.
- Add the oil, butter, and onion to a pot/Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sauté for 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, and rice, and cook for about a minute (stir frequently).
- Stir in the broth and Worcestershire sauce, and increase the heat to high. Once it comes to a boil, give it a stir, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cream, chicken, and broccoli. Cover the pot again and cook for another 5 minutes or until the broccoli has softened to your liking and the rice has cooked. On my stove with the directed cooking times and temperatures, there's a bit of liquid left that makes a sauce, and the rice is cooked but not mushy. It will thicken more as it cools. See recipe notes for troubleshooting tips.
- Stir in the 1.5 cups of cheddar and taste and season with salt & pepper as needed (I am generous with both - there's a lot of rice in here). If you want the melted cheese topping, top with the remaining half cup of cheese and let it melt for a few minutes prior to serving.
Notes
- Serves 4-6 depending on portion size/what else it's served with.
- I used long grain white rice (that's literally what the bag of rice is labeled as). You could use basmati or jasmine rice, which are types of long grain white rice. I don't recommend using brown rice since it'll require more liquid and cooking time (I have not tested it, but feel free to experiment). Shorter grain rice varieties will be more sticky/starchy/gloopy.
Troubleshooting tips:
Stoves and pots vary, so take my directions as a guideline. If there seems to not be enough liquid/the rice is sticking to the pot, add in a splash more broth or cream and lower the heat. If there's too much liquid towards the end of cooking time, simply let it cook for a bit longer (turn the heat up a bit if needed).
- Stoves and pots vary, so take my directions as a guideline. If there seems to not be enough liquid/the rice is sticking to the pot, add in a splash more broth or cream and lower the heat. If there's too much liquid towards the end of cooking time, simply let it cook for a bit longer (turn the heat up a bit if needed).
- This recipe is also on page 189 of the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
523kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
711mg
(30%)
Potassium
436mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1197IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
278mg
(28%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 711mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1197IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 278mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
81 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
