One Pan Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Rice
It doesn't get any easier than this One Pan Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Rice recipe. It serves 6 and costs $11.16 to make, that's just $1.86 per serving!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 530kcal
Cost: $11.16
Equipment
- cutting board
- paring knife
- Large, deep, covered skillet
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into small, bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
- 12 ounce bag fresh broccoli florets cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 8 ounces
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet (at least 3 quarts) with a lid, add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until chicken is almost cooked all the way through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in broth and rice. Cover and cook for 8 minutes.
- Quickly open lid evenly scatter broccoli over rice mixture (DON’T stir it in). Cook for 7 more minutes.
- Sprinkle the top of the broccoli with 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Stir broccoli and cheese into the rice until combined.
- Top with remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Cover and let the mixture cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1074mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 2mg