
One Pot Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice
A comforting and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and creamy, cheesy rice, all cooked together for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ lb chicken breast
(paid link) - 4 cup broccoli florets
(paid link) - 2 cup uncooked white rice
(paid link) - 4 cup chicken broth
(paid link) - 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
(paid link) - ½ medium onion
(paid link) - 2 clove garlic
(paid link) - 1 tbsp olive oil
(paid link) - 1 tsp salt
(paid link) - ½ tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic and chop the half onion.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the uncooked white rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5
Add the broccoli florets to the pot. Stir, cover, and continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.