20 Minute Chicken Rice with Broccoli K
Looking for a quick and nutritious dinner the whole family will love? This 20-Minute Chicken Rice with Broccoli is a simple, one-pan meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender, seasoned chicken breasts, fluffy white rice, and vibrant broccoli florets all cooked together in savory chicken broth, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Optional shredded cheddar cheese adds a rich, melty topping to take this dish to the next level. Ready in just 20 minutes, with only five minutes of prep time, this wholesome meal is as convenient as it is satisfying. Ideal for meal prep or a quick family dinner, this recipe will become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup White rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups Broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.
When the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the white rice and return the chicken breasts to the skillet, placing them on top of the rice.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the lid and scatter the broccoli florets over the rice and chicken. Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender, the rice is fully cooked, and the chicken is no longer pink in the center (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving. Serve the chicken with the rice and broccoli for a delicious one-pan meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.0 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 416 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 3602 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.9 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 164.5 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1074 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2380 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
