Healthy Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Skillet

An overhead shot of Chicken Broccoli Rice in a dutch oven.

Healthy Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Skillet

Chicken Rice and Broccoli is a delicious, one pot comfort food dinner. Make our healthy chicken and broccoli recipe in just 40 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Servings: 1.5 cup servings

Calories: 480kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small cubes
½ cup onion diced
2 tablespoons garlic minced
1 cup long grain white rice dry
3 cups broccoli florets about 10 oz
3 cups chicken stock low or no salt
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat a large Dutch oven or other pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to the hot pan.
Add chicken to the pan and sauté for 7-10 minutes, until the edges start to brown. (The chicken doesn’t have to be completely cooked because it will continue to cook)
Add onion and garlic to the pan with the chicken. Saute for an additional 5 minutes.
Stir in rice, spices and broth (leave the cheese til the end!) Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. (Pro Tip: to speed up cook time, microwave your broth until warm before adding to the pan)
After 10 minutes, add broccoli. Stir together, cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Be sure your skillet or pot is deep enough. This recipe has a lot of ingredients and you'll need a large pot to hold all of them! This is our favorite pot for one pot meals.

Wait to add the broccoli! The broccoli gets added towards the end so it doesn't overcook and get mushy.

Use freshly grated cheese. Avoid using parmesan cheese from the green container... the fresh stuff tastes so much better!

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