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One Pan Chicken Rice Broccoli Comforting Easy Weeknight

One Pan Chicken Rice Broccoli recipe served ready to eat easy homemade dinner
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One Pan Chicken Rice Broccoli is a tasty and easy dinner perfect for weeknight meals. This complete one pan meal features tender chicken and fluffy rice with crisp broccoli, making it a great family dinner option.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion diced finely
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked extra long grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth (I like to use Better than Buillion Chicken base)
  • 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the diced onions until they soften.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then raise the heat to medium-high and add the chicken to the skillet. Allow it to brown while stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Shift the chicken to one side of the pan and pour the remaining tablespoon of olive oil on the empty side.
  5. Add the uncooked rice to the oil and sauté it for a few minutes.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for about 12 minutes.
  7. Scatter the broccoli over the chicken and rice, stir to distribute evenly, then cover again and continue cooking on low for 8 more minutes until the rice and broccoli are tender.
  8. Take the pan off heat and mix in half a cup of cheddar cheese.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, cover the pan, and let it sit for 1-2 minutes so the cheese can melt.

Notes

  • If using rotisserie chicken, add it along with the cheese at the end to warm through
  • Use a large skillet with higher edges to hold the ingredients, like a 12-inch skillet with a raised edge

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