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Cheesy Broccoli Chicken & Rice

This is an easy one pan dinner that my family really enjoys. Weeknights at our house can be hectic and it’s easy one pan meals like this cheesy broccoli chicken and rice that keep us out of the drive thru!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken broccoli rice skillet dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 1 chopped onion chopped
  • 1/2 tsp each of salt pepper, and paprika
  • 1 TBSP ranch seasoning
  • 1 TBSP minced garlic
  • 2 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 cup white long grain rice
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into small pieces
  • Roughly chop broccoli into smaller pieces (just be careful not to chop too small or it will completely fall apart while cooking)
  • Add butter to a skillet over medium high heat
  • Add chicken and spread out evenly in pan
  • Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and ranch seasoning
  • Once chicken is almost cooked through add chopped onions and minced garlic
  • Add rice, broccoli, chicken broth
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and cover with a lid
  • Let cook covered for about 15 minutes or until rice is cooked
  • Add about half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese and stir
  • Top with more cheese and cover with the lid to let the cheese melt or pop it in the oven under the broiler for just a few minutes
  • Enjoy! Let me know if you try it out!
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