Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
Arroz Con Pollo (Cheesy Chicken and Rice)
What is needed to make Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice?
- 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tbsp of salted butter
- 4-5 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup of long grain white rice (I used Jasmine Rice)
- 2 cups of chopped broccoli
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- Seasonings- Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, salt and pepper (Exact measurements will be on the recipe card below)
How to Make Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice
First, you will cut your chicken up into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a bowl and season with garlic powder, onion powder and paprika.
Next, you will heat the 2 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. (The chicken does not have to be cooked through at this point. It will continue cooking with the rest of the ingredients.)
Push the chicken and garlic to one side of the pan and add in the other tbsp of butter. When the butter is melted, add in the rice and toast the rice for a couple of minutes.
Now you will add in the broccoli and the chicken broth. Give everything a good stir and let it come to a boil. Place the lid on, reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
Now, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the cheddar cheese on top. To melt it, either put the lid on with the burner on low. Or you cab place it under the broiler for a few minutes.
What to serve it with
This is a pretty hearty meal so I usually serve it with some garlic bread or breadsticks and a nice dinner salad!
If you do make this recipe, please leave a comment and a rating! I love hearing from you and it helps so much! Thank you!
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice
Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tbsp Salted Butter, divided
- 4-5 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Cup Long grain white rice I used Basmati
- 2 Cups Roughly Chopped Fresh Broccoli
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 1-2 tbsp each Garlic Powder, Onion Powder and Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a bowl and season with enough garlic powder , onion powder and paprika to coat it well.
- Heat 2 tbsp of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic in and cook for one more minute. Push the chicken and garlic to one side of the pan.
- Add the other tbsp of butter in the other side of the pan. Once it is melted, add in the rice and toast it for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in the broccoli and the chicken broth. Allow it to come to a gentle boil.
- Place the lid on, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cheese on top.
- To melt the cheese, you can just place the lid back on or you can place it under the broiler for a couple minutes. (I find it easiest to just put the lid on for a few minutes!)
