Description
This One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice recipe is a delicious and easy meal that combines tender chicken, nutritious broccoli, and cheesy goodness in one pot. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into small, bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup uncooked basmati rice OR long-grain rice
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen steamable broccoli (about 2 cups chopped broccoli)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Add Rice and Broccoli: Stir in rice, chicken broth, and broccoli. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Melt Cheese: Remove from heat, stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding additional vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese for a unique flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: One Pot Recipe, Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice, Easy Dinner Idea