One-Pan Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice
This one-pan dinner combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp broccoli all coated in melty sharp cheddar cheese. A comforting, quick, and easy family favorite.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet 12-inch skillet with higher edges
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil gives a nice base
- ½ medium yellow onion diced finely
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup extra long grain white rice uncooked
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth preferably Better than Bouillon
- 2 ½ cups broccoli florets cut bite sized
- 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. This gets everything off to a good start.
- Add the diced onion and cook it until it’s softened, about 3 minutes.
- Throw in the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Now stir in the uncooked rice, coating it with chicken and oil mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth then bring the pot to a boil.
- Turn heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Place broccoli florets on top, cover again, and cook another 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
If you're using pre-cooked chicken, add it at the end with the cheese just to heat it through.
Use a large skillet or pan with higher edges to hold everything conveniently.