Here’s a simple and comforting Broccoli Rice Chicken recipe 🍗🥦🍚—a one-pan meal that’s healthy and easy to make.
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 2 chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water with bouillon)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook 5–6 minutes until browned and mostly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the aromatics
- In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Add rice and liquid
- Stir in uncooked rice to coat with oil and onions.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add broccoli and chicken
- Place broccoli florets and chicken on top of the rice.
- Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes (for white rice) or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish and serve
- Fluff rice with a fork, mix chicken and broccoli together.
- Sprinkle Parmesan on top if desired. Serve warm.
Tips & Variations
- 🥦 Swap broccoli for cauliflower or mixed veggies.
- 🧄 Add Italian seasoning or a dash of lemon juice for extra flavor.
- 🥄 Use cheddar or mozzarella instead of Parmesan for a cheesy version.
- 🍲 Make it creamy by stirring in ¼ cup cream or cream cheese at the end.
I can also give a one-pot slow cooker version so it cooks while you’re busy with no stirring.
Do you want me to do that?
