Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Skillet with Rice
Juicy chicken breast and broccoli florets coated in melted cheddar, served over fluffy rice. A complete weeknight dinner that comes together in one skillet in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups broccoli florets, bite-sized
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups cooked rice (or instant rice prepared per package)
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains, 6–8 minutes.
- 3
Toss broccoli florets into the skillet and stir to coat with oil.
- 4
Pour 1/4 cup water into the pan, cover, and steam for 4 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- 5
Remove from heat, scatter cheddar cheese over chicken and broccoli, cover for 1 minute until melted.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper, then serve over warm rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- cutting board
- knife
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