Chicken Rice and Broccoli Skillet -- Fast and Easy One Pot Meal

Chicken Rice and Broccoli Skillet -- Fast and Easy One Pot Meal

Chicken Rice and Broccoli Skillet
Ingredients
3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil divided
1/2 medium yellow onion diced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup uncooked extra long grain white rice ( I used brown rice)
1 12 oz. Bag of frozen broccoli
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 to 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Start by sautéing onions in two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic to the onions after they are softened
3. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4. Once onions have started to soften, increase heat to medium-high and add chicken breast to pan.
5. Brown chicken breast pieces, and cook for about 2 more minutes.
6. Push chicken to one side of the pan and add additional tablespoon of olive oil to other side.
7. Saute uncooked rice in olive oil until rice starts to take on a golden color, 2-3 minutes.
8. Add chicken broth to pan, bring to a boil, and stir to combine.
9. Reduce heat to low and cover.
10. Cook chicken and rice mixture covered for about 20 to 25 minutes. If using brown rice cook for 40 to 50 minutes.
11. While chicken and rice are cooking, steam the bag of frozen broccoli in the microwave
12. When the rice is cooked, stir in the broccoli and ½ cup of cheese

13. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and place a few broccoli florets on top of the cheese.
14. Place cover back on the pan and let cheese melt, 2-3 minutes.
15. Serve and Enjoy !!