13 Minute Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe With Broccoli

Name: 13 Minute Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe With Broccoli
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 cups Minute Rice® Quick Cook Long Grain White; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup milk; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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13 Minute Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe With Broccoli

1 Ingredients
2 Instructions
3 Keep it Cheesy
4 Suit Yourself!
5 Do You Need to Cook Rice Before Putting it in a Casserole?
6 Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
7 Rice and Chicken Dish

Instructions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add chicken and sauté, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
Step 3
Next, melt butter in the same pan on medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth and lightly bubbling.
Step 4
Add garlic salt and onion powder and slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk on medium high heat until simmering. Stir in rice and broccoli. Top with chicken and sprinkle with cheese. Cover pan and cook on low for 5 minutes, or until rice is tender and broccoli is cooked through.

Contents

1 Keep it Cheesy
2 Suit Yourself!
3 Do You Need to Cook Rice Before Putting it in a Casserole?
4 Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
5 Rice and Chicken Dish

Keep it Cheesy

Trying new things can be fun when you’ve got lots of time on your hands. But, after a long day of school, work or never-ending errands, complicated cooking that’s unfamiliar isn’t usually in the cards. That’s when the tried and true classics are the best way to go! Our quick and simple Cheesy Chicken and Rice is always a delicious option for those long and hectic days.

Suit Yourself!

This type of recipe isn’t just quick and simple; it’s also easy to modify to suit different palates. If broccoli isn’t your favourite veggie, or you’d like to add some variety, try substituting it with one you prefer, such as cauliflower, spinach, red pepper or asparagus. Not enough cheese for your liking, as is? Add another half cup and make it extra cheesy, or mix in a dollop of sour cream for added creaminess. Try this dish in different ways to discover which one you, and your family, love the best!

Do You Need to Cook Rice Before Putting it in a Casserole?

You may be surprised to learn that you don’t need to cook your rice before putting it in a casserole. If you are cooking with Minute Rice®, you’ll want to add some boiling water to the casserole while it cooks in the oven.

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Broccoli makes a great addition if you want to add some greens to your casserole. For an easy recipe which you can have ready in 40 minutes, try adding some chicken to this Broccoli Rice Casserole; perfect if you are looking for a quick mid-week meal.

Rice and Chicken Dish

If you are looking for a rice and chicken dish for just one or two people, check out this great-tasting Chicken Stir Fry.

13 Minute Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe With Broccoli

Ingredients

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Instructions

Keep it Cheesy

Suit Yourself!

Do You Need to Cook Rice Before Putting it in a Casserole?

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Rice and Chicken Dish

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