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One Pot Chicken Broccoli: A Creamy Comfort Dish

One Pot Chicken Broccoli
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A comforting and hearty one-pot meal featuring tender cubed chicken, nutritious broccoli, and creamy rice, all cooked together with aromatic herbs and melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. In a large heavy-bottom pot or 6-quart Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons salted butter over medium heat. Add cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken browns on the outside.
  2. Add diced onion to the pot with the chicken. Cook together for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions soften and become translucent.
  3. Stir in the long grain white rice and minced garlic. Cook for 90 seconds, stirring constantly, to lightly toast the rice. Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously until the flour is fully absorbed, about 1 minute.
  4. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and milk, then add the broccoli florets, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Stir to combine all ingredients.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover with a lid and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the rice is almost fully cooked and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the pot. Then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Cover the pot again and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the cheese on top to melt completely.
  7. Once the cheese has melted, remove the lid and serve the creamy chicken, broccoli, and rice hot for a delicious one-pot meal.

Notes

  • Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner
  • Minimal cleanup required

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