One Pot Chicken and Broccoli Rice
User Reviews
4.7
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
726 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pot Chicken and Broccoli Rice
Description
This recipe begins by sautéing garlic and onion until translucent, then stirring in long grain white rice until slightly translucent. The rice is cooked gently with chicken broth and milk seasoning for flavor and moisture. Once the rice is nearly done, cooked shredded chicken is added, followed by fresh broccoli placed on top without stirring, allowing it to steam until tender. This layering technique helps maintain the broccoli’s texture.
The pot is removed from heat, and a blend of Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses is sprinkled over the surface. Covered briefly, the cheeses melt into the rice while it rests, enriching the dish with creamy and sharp cheese notes. The result is a hearty, one-pot meal that combines protein, vegetables, starch, and cheese seamlessly.
A substitution note specifies that brown rice requires precooking separately due to its longer cooking time, as the recipe timing is designed for white rice. This helps ensure the rice texture is properly cooked without overcooking other ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken shredded, cooked
- 1 small head broccoli cut into florets
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded, or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet with a lid OR in a large pot over high heat. Add the garlic and onion, and cook for 3 minutes stirring frequently until the onion is translucent. Add rice and stir until translucent.
- Add the chicken broth, milk, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Place the lid on the pan and turn the heat down to medium-low. Cook for 8-12 minutes (or until the rice is almost done).
- Add shredded over the rice chicken then add the broccoli on top. Don't stir! Place the lid back on the pan and cook until the liquid is evaporated and the broccoli is just cooked, about 5 more minutes.
- Remove from stove and take off the lid. Sprinkle all three kinds of cheese over the dish, place the lid back on again, and let everything sit for 5 minutes. The residual heat will melt the cheese while the rice rests. Serve warm.
Notes
- Brown rice requires precooking prior to using in this recipe because its cooking time is longer than white rice and is not compatible with the one-pot method here.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 726 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 726kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1022mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1460IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 137mg | 152% |
| Calcium | 525mg | 53% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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