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One Pan Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice

  • Author: Mia Swinehart
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 5-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Description

Cheesy broccoli and chicken rice, all made in one pan!


Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 11.5 lbs chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more as needed
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, more as needed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable or bone broth
  • 2 cups white jasmine rice
  • ~4 cups broccoli diced super small
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 8 oz sharp white cheddar, shredded or cubed

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Add butter, onion, and chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes.
  2. Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add your broth, rice, and broccoli. Bring mixture to a boil, the reduce all the way to a low simmer and cover for 15 minutes, stirring a couple times to scrape the bottom of the pan.
  3. Keep heat all the way down and stir in heavy cream. Add your cheese one handful at time and mix until fully melted. Serve and enjoy!