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Cheesy Broccoli Chicken Skillet Recipe

One-pan skillet with chicken, broccoli, rice, and melted cheese.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Lid

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1 lb.chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 2 clovesgarlic minced
  • 1 cupwhite rice
  • 2 cupsbroccoli finely chopped
  • 1/2 tspsalt
  • 1/4 tspblack pepper
  • pinchred pepper flakes
  • 2 cupschicken stock
  • 1/2 cupsour cream
  • 1 1/2 cupscheese shredded

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season the 1 lb chicken pieces with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add the seasoned chicken and the 1/2 diced onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned, the onions are tender, and the chicken is cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
  • Add the 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add 1 cup white rice, 2 cups finely chopped broccoli, and a pinch of red pepper flakes to the skillet; stir to combine.
  • Pour in 2 cups chicken stock, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 17 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese until creamy.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese evenly over the skillet, replace the lid, and let sit over low heat until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve.

Notes

Notes
*Feel free to substitute the boneless skinless chicken thighs for boneless skinless chicken breasts.