Name: One Pan Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice
Ingredients: 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1½ cups long-grain white rice, uncooked; 3½ cups low-sodium chicken broth; 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)

Description

This one-pan wonder is the weeknight dinner hero you need! Cheesy, comforting, and ready in just 30 minutes with only one dish to clean up afterward.

Ingredients

Scale

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
3½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)

Instructions

Season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden but not fully cooked. Transfer to a plate.
In the same pan, add remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté diced onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in thyme and garlic powder.
Add uncooked rice to the pan, stirring to coat in oil mixture. Pour in chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from bottom of pan. Return chicken and any juices to the pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Place broccoli florets on top of the rice mixture without stirring. Cover and continue cooking for 8-10 minutes until rice is tender and broccoli is bright green.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the top. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts. If using, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.