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!
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