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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice

Recipe by Julia Pacheco
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Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

5

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbs olive oil

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed

  • 1/4 tsp pepper

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 white onion, diced

  • 1 tbs minced garlic

  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 2 cups water

  • 3 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  • To a large dutch oven add the oil over medium heat. Once hot add the chicken, pepper, salt, diced onion, and minced garlic stir well and let the chicken cook for 5-7 minutes (It doesn’t need to be completely cooked through at this point).
  • Add in the rinsed rice, broth, and water stir well and let simmer covered for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Add in the broccoli cover and continue to let simmer stirring occasionally until the rice is tender.
  • Stir in the milk and 1 cup of the cheese sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese. Place in the oven uncovered to bake for 15 minutes. NOTE: If your dutch oven/pot isn’t oven safe transfer to aa oven safe casserole dish and bake it in there. Enjoy!

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. Lori says:

    What if I use minute rice? How would that affect the amount of chicken broth?