How to Whip Up a Delicious One-Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice - Easy Steps!
This easy one-pot recipe combines chicken, broccoli, rice, and cheese for a comforting and delicious meal. Ready in under an hour!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup Long-grain rice uncooked
- 4 cups Chicken broth low sodium
- 1 head Broccoli cut into florets
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese
- 0.5 cup Milk Optional, for creamier texture
Seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the chicken, rice, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets to the pot, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp and the rice is cooked through.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Add milk if needed for creamier texture. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or peas. You can also use different types of cheese to customize the flavor. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.