Savory One-Pan Chicken and Broccoli Rice Bake
A delicious and easy chicken and broccoli rice bake, packed with flavor in every bite! Perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (2) chicken breasts, cubed
- (1 cup) uncooked white rice
- (2 cups) chicken broth
- (2 cups) fresh broccoli florets
- (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese
- (1) small onion, diced
- (2 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1/2 tsp) black pepper
- (1 tsp) garlic powder
- (1 tsp) paprika
- (1 tbsp) olive oil
- (1/2 tsp) salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190 °C).
- 2
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat (1 tbsp) olive oil over medium heat. Add (1 small) diced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.
- 3
Add (2 cloves) minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the (2) cubed chicken breasts and season with (1/2 tsp) salt, (1 tsp) garlic powder, (1 tsp) paprika, and (1/2 tsp) black pepper. Cook until the chicken is lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5
Add (1 cup) uncooked white rice to the skillet, followed by (2 cups) chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Once it starts simmering, stir in (2 cups) fresh broccoli florets and remove from heat.
- 7
Sprinkle (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- 8
Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
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