One Pan Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice
Kick your week night dinner up a notch with this easy, cheesy one pot chicken dish. Filled with whole ingredients, this delicious dinner will quickly become one of your go-to meals and one the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup extra long grain rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a Farberware Dishwasher Safe Nonstick saute Pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
2. Reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add rice and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add chicken broth and stir to combine. Add chicken pieces back to pan and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add broccoli, cover and continue to simmer for 6-10 minutes, until rice and broccoli are tender.
5. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining cheese, cover and allow to stand for about 5 minutes, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese.
Recipe created exclusively for Farberware® Cookware by food blogger and recipe developer Meghan McGarry, of Buttercream Blondie.