Description
Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Rice is a creamy, comforting one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh broccoli.
Loaded with melted cheddar cheese, this easy weeknight recipe is family-friendly and perfect for meal prep.
Simple ingredients, rich flavor, and hearty comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups cooked diced chicken breast
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook rice according to package directions.
- 2. Steam broccoli until tender.
- 3. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
- 4. Add onion and cook until soft.
- 5. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
- 6. Sprinkle flour and cook 1 minute.
- 7. Whisk in milk until smooth.
- 8. Simmer until sauce thickens.
- 9. Stir in cheddar until melted.
- 10. Add chicken, broccoli, and rice.
- 11. Stir until combined and heated through.
- 12. Season and serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Do not overcook broccoli.
- Shred cheese fresh for best melt.
- Add splash of milk when reheating.
- Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
- Freeze up to 2 months.
- Add breadcrumbs on top for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Rice, chicken broccoli rice casserole, easy dinner recipe, one pan meal