Chicken and Rice with Broccoli Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 tsp paprika, divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups Minute Rice® Instant White Rice

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Instructions

  • Step 1

    Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

    Step 2

    Add chicken and cover. Cook for 4 minutes on each side until cooked through (75°C).

    Step 3

    Remove chicken from pan and cover to keep warm.

    Step 4

    Add water, soup, 1/4 teaspoon paprika and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the pan. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.

    Step 5

    Add broccoli and rice and stir gently. Top with chicken.

    Step 6

    Sprinkle chicken with remaining paprika and pepper and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, or until rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

A Classic, Made Easy

If you love the simplicity of one-skillet meals as much as we do, we have the perfect recipe for you! You cannot go wrong with the ever-popular chicken and rice combination. This Chicken and Rice with Broccoli Skillet made with Minute Rice® Instant White Rice brings a ton of flavour to lunch or dinner with no mealtime stress.

With this simple recipe, you’re just 20 minutes away from sitting down to a warm, creamy homemade chicken dinner. No need for fancy culinary skills here. With a short list of ingredients that you probably already have on hand and just four simple steps, you are on your way. Just one bite, and you’ll wonder why you’ve settled for anything less! Treat yourself to a quality meal anytime with this and many of our quick and easy recipes made with Minute Rice® Instant White Rice.

Mix it Up

While this recipe is tasty, it’s also incredibly easy to customize. We all know that broccoli and cheese are a great combination, so make this a cheesy skillet by topping it with shredded cheese just a few minutes before cooking.

Not a fan of broccoli? No problem! Try this recipe with veggies like celery, green onions, sweet red and yellow pepper, frozen green beans or mushrooms. Try them all, or mix and match your favourites to replace the 2 cups of broccoli florets this recipe calls for.

If you enjoy the broccoli and chicken combination, try our  Chicken, Broccoli and Pineapple Stir-Fry. 

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