Broccoli Rice Skillet
Created by BusyMiz on December 28, 2015
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Recipe #22278
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 large celery rib (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (1/2 pound) fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 large breasts, cut into small cubes)
- 6 ounces rice (3/4 cup dry Basmati)
- 1 can (10 ounce) condensed cream of chicken soup (undiluted)
- 2 to 3 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces fresh broccoli (2 cups florets)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How to Make
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Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add chopped onion, celery, garlic and cubed chicken. Cook on medium heat for a few minutes until chicken start to brown a bit. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 2: Add dry rice, cream of chicken soup and chicken broth NOTE: start with 2 cups of chicken broth and if more is needed until rice is fully cooked, add more.
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Step 3: Cook over medium heat until rice is fully cooked, should take about 15 minutes or so. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
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Step 4: Add half the cheese (3/4 cup) and the broccoli florets and continue cooking for 2 more minutes, until broccoli softens a bit. Sprinkle remaining cheese (3/4 cup) and allow to melt.