Creamy Chicken Rice and Broccoli Skillet Recipe
Quick, comforting, and packed with flavor—our Creamy Chicken Rice and Broccoli Skillet is the perfect weeknight feast, ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 368kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 shallot finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 lb chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3 cups cooked rice (brown, wild, or white rice)
- 1 large head (or 2 medium) broccoli cut into florets and steamed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan or Dutch oven set over medium-low heat, add the butter. Cook the chicken until tender, add the shallot and cook until translucent, then add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the flour, taking care not to let it brown. Whisk frequently for a minute or so, then pour in the milk and ½ cup of chicken broth. Turn the heat up to medium and bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly. Add the salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. The mixture should thicken up and turn into a nice creamy sauce.
- Add the rice, broccoli florets, and half of the cheese. Stir to combine, then add the additional ¼ cup of chicken stock (if needed to thin it out). Top with the remaining cheese, remove from heat, and serve once the cheese has melted. Garnish with additional salt, pepper, and paprika.
Notes
-This recipe only takes about 10 minutes of cooking time, but I've included extra time for cooking the rice and steaming the broccoli.
To STORE Creamy Chicken Rice and Broccoli Skillet leftovers, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can FREEZE it for up to 2 months.
To REHEAT, microwave or heat in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through. If reheating from frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before heating.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 1mg
