Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet
Tender chicken, long grain rice, broccoli, and shredded cheese combine into an easy dinner recipe that is sure to become a favorite meal!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion 1 small onion
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup raw long-grain rice
- 2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups chopped broccoli about 8 ounces
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite sized pieces. Brown over medium-high heat with the oil in a large skillet for about 4 minutes. Add the diced onion and cook for another 4 minutes.
- Add garlic, curry, salt, pepper, uncooked rice, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over medium heat for about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Wash and chop the broccoli while the rice cooks. Stir the broccoli into the hot rice mixture. Cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring once, until the broccoli and rice are tender.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, then sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top. Turn to the lowest heat and cook, covered, for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Notes
-Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 23gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 597mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 343IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 1mg
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