Description
A comforting one-pan meal with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy, melted cheese over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup milk (or half-and-half)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ tsp paprika
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add broccoli florets and cook for 2–3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Stir in cooked rice, chicken broth, milk, paprika, and cooked chicken. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted and creamy.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use leftover rice to make this a 20-minute meal.
Swap cheddar for Colby Jack or pepper jack for a flavor twist.
Make it low-carb by using cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, One-Pan Meals, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
