Description
A quick and easy one-pot meal with chicken, broccoli, and rice coated in melted cheese. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in rice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let it melt.
- Stir well and serve hot.
Notes
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Substitute chicken with turkey or tofu if preferred.
- Add extra veggies like carrots or bell peppers for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one pot, cheesy chicken, broccoli rice, easy dinner