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One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice

This one pot cheesy chicken and rice dish is so easy and will be a family favorite! 
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli and cheese rice, chicken rice and broccoli
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 863kcal
Author Charisse Yu

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ large onion minced
  • 2 carrots cut into coins (optional)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1.5 lbs. Chicken breast cut in 1 inch cubes
  • 2 cups extra long grain rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 ½ cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups Mexican shredded cheese divided

Instructions

  • Melt butter and olive oil in dutch oven
  • Add onion, carrots, salt and pepper, cook for 3-5 minutes 
  • Add chicken ad sear on all sides. Once chicken is lightly browned, add in rice and saute for 2-3 minutes, until lightly toasted
  • Add the stock and deglaze the pan scraping up any bits that might have stuck to the bottom. When the stock comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes
  • Uncover rice and stir in broccoli, lemon juice, ¾ cup cheese, smooth everything out.
  • Top with remaining cheddar, cover and cook another 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and broccoli is tender 

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Nutrition

Calories: 863kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1193mg | Potassium: 1320mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5865IU | Vitamin C: 57.5mg | Calcium: 358mg | Iron: 2.6mg