One Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice
User Reviews
4.8
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
879 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice
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One Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice delivers comfort food in a bowl—creamy, cheesy, and made with real ingredients. Perfect for hectic nights
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cubed, boneless skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup onion white, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons salted butter in a large heavy bottom pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add in cubed chicken and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook chicken for 5 minutes until exterior gets some browning.
- Add in 1 cup diced white onion and cook alongside the chicken until the onions are translucent, about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice and 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the rice is lightly toasted. Add in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and stir until all of the flour has been absorbed., about 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in 2 1/2 cups chicken broth while stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in 2 cups milk, 4 cups broccoli florets, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
- Bring this to a boil and then turn the heat down to medium-low. Cover with a lid and cook until the rice is almost cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup cheese. Top with the remaining cheese and place the lid back on for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
879kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
1022mg
(43%)
Potassium
956mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1412IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
96mg
(107%)
Calcium
393mg
(39%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 879 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 879kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1022mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 956mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1412IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 96mg | 107% |
| Calcium | 393mg | 39% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
36 reviews
Excellent
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