Description
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and creamy cheese mixed with rice. It’s perfect for a stress-free weeknight meal that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the cooked rice, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Top the mixture evenly with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving your irresistible cheesy chicken broccoli.
Notes
- You can use other vegetables like carrots or peas.
- Feel free to adjust the cheese blend to your preference.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg