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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice: Comforting Family Dinner Bliss

A comforting and family-friendly dish featuring cheesy chicken, broccoli, and rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup uncooked rice white or brown
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups cooked chicken diced
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ensure it's shredded
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • optional cayenne for heat

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in 1 cup of uncooked rice, coating well in the buttery mixture. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover to simmer for 12-15 minutes until rice is almost tender.
  4. Add 2 cups of broccoli florets, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. Stir in 2 cups of cooked chicken, 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until cheese melts.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne if desired. Heat through for 2-3 minutes and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh shredded cheese for better melting. Leftover rotisserie chicken can save time. Adjust cooking time if using brown rice.

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