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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet

A simple one-pan meal with chicken, broccoli, and rice in a cheesy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup broccoli florets chopped
  • 1 cup white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in broccoli, rice, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and let melt for 2 minutes.
  6. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 32gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or red pepper flakes.

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