Chicken and Rice Broccoli
A simple and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant broccoli.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups uncooked white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, combine the uncooked rice and chicken broth.
- Stir in the chicken pieces, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Cover the skillet tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and add the broccoli florets on top of the rice and chicken mixture.
- Cover again with foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the broccoli is tender.
- Remove the foil one last time, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This is a great weeknight meal that requires minimal cleanup. Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or peas.