5 from 18 votes
Cheesy Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Skillet
This Cheesy Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Skillet is a one-pan meal combining sautéed chicken, rice cooked in chicken broth and cream, tender broccoli florets, and sharp cheddar cheese. It is topped with a broiled mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, butter, and extra cheese for a crunchy, golden finish, making a comforting, creamy, and hearty dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces, boneless skinless
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth plus extra, if needed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cheddar cheese sharp, shredded
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 3 Tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- In a large oven-safe skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is golden on the outside, about 6 minutes.
- Stir in rice, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer over medium low heat, cover and cook until rice is tender (about 30 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- When rice is tender, add broccoli, and 1½ cups of the cheddar cheese. Mix until combined and continue simmering until broccoli is tender and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper if needed and add more chicken broth if needed. (You want this mixture to be moist and more on the “wet” side.)
- Heat broiler.
- In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and melted butter, set aside. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup grated cheese over chicken & broccoli followed by the bread crumb mixture. Broil until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
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