One Skillet Rice Broccoli Chicken Dinner
Simplify dinner prep with this One Skillet Rice Broccoli Chicken Dinner, a wholesome, flavor-packed meal that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. Featuring tender, golden-seared chicken breasts, fluffy long-grain rice, and vibrant broccoli florets, all cooked together in a single skillet with aromatic garlic, onion, and savory chicken broth, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Finished with a sprinkle of melted Parmesan cheese and optional fresh parsley, it’s a complete, fuss-free dinner with minimal cleanup. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pan chicken and rice dish offers balanced nutrition and comfort in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Long grain white rice
- 2.5 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the rice to the skillet and stir well to coat it in the oil and aromatics. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and release any browned bits.
Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Nestle the chicken breasts on top of the rice, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and cook for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, scatter the broccoli florets over the rice and chicken. Cover again and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and the rice is fully cooked.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the dish. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your one-skillet rice broccoli chicken dinner!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.3 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 336 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 4750 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 146.2 g | 292% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 695 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1751 mg | 37% | |
*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.
