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    Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet

    This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet is a comforting and flavorful one pan meal that combines tender chicken, crispy broccoli, and fluffy rice! This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a wholesome meal with minimal cleanup!
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into pieces
    • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 1 cup white rice
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 4 cups broccoli, cut into florets
    • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
      Add in onions and sauté for 4 minutes or until the onions start to get some color on them.
    • Add in the chicken and saute for 5 minutes (the chicken will not be all the way cooked that's ok)
    • Add in the butter and once melted stir in the rice and garlic. Toast for 1-2 minutes.
    • Pour in the chicken broth and milk cover and simmer for 12 minutes.
    • Stir in the broccoli, cover and simmer for another 6 minutes or until the broccoli and rice are tender.
      Stir in the parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 638kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 32gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 726mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 924IUVitamin C: 81mgCalcium: 301mgIron: 2mg