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Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Skillet with Rice

Juicy chicken breast and broccoli florets coated in melted cheddar, served over fluffy rice. A complete weeknight dinner that comes together in one skillet in under 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
42g
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Skillet with Rice
comfortsatisfyingamericanchickentendermeltyweeknightmain-dish

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains, 6–8 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Toss broccoli florets into the skillet and stir to coat with oil.

  4. Step 4

    Pour 1/4 cup water into the pan, cover, and steam for 4 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from heat, scatter cheddar cheese over chicken and broccoli, cover for 1 minute until melted.

  6. Step 6

    Season with salt and pepper, then serve over warm rice.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • cutting board
  • knife

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