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ONE PAN CHICKEN RICE BROCCOLI recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
Olivia Farnsworth

One Pan Chicken Rice Broccoli Comforting Easy Weeknight Meal

This one pan chicken rice broccoli recipe is a comforting and cheesy dish perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight dinner. It’s a family favorite that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh broccoli all cooked together, making it one of those one pot meals that delivers a complete meal in one pan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 574
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced finely
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked extra long grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth, (I like to use Better than Buillion Chicken base)
  • 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat two tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onions until soft. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Turn up the heat to medium-high and add the chicken to the pan, cooking until browned. Stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for about one minute.
  3. Slide the chicken to one side of the pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the other side and toast the uncooked rice in the oil for a couple of minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pan.
  5. Let the chicken and rice cook for about 12 minutes with the lid on.
  6. Scatter the broccoli florets evenly over the top and stir gently to combine everything.
  7. Cover again and cook on low heat for another 8 minutes, or until both the rice and broccoli are tender.
  8. Take the skillet off the heat and stir in half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melty.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the dish, cover with the lid, and let it rest for 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese on top to melt fully.

Notes

  • If you want to save time, substitute rotisserie chicken by adding it at the end with the cheese to just warm it through. Make sure to use a large skillet with a raised edge (at least 12 inches) to hold all the ingredients comfortably.