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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice

Creamy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice for Ultimate Comfort

This Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice is a comforting dish combining chicken, broccoli, and rice, perfect for busy weeknights and appealing to all ages.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken use rotisserie chicken for convenience
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup uncooked rice white or brown rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium optional
  • 1 cup milk whole or low-fat
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or garlic powder
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese pre-shredded for easy melting
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons butter can substitute with olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • cayenne pepper optional, to taste

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice
  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, stirring frequently for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in uncooked rice, cooking for about 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Cover and simmer for about 12-15 minutes until rice is tender.
  4. Fold in broccoli florets, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until bright green.
  5. Stir in cooked chicken, milk, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Cook over low heat until cheeses melt completely.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired. Stir and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and adjust cook times if using brown rice.

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