Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Rice Skillet
Cheesy Broccoli and Chicken Rice Skillet is a 30-minute, one-pan dinner that easy to make yet incredibly flavorful. A great weeknight meal and/or lunch prep!
Servings: 4
Calories: 270kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 1/4 cups long-grain rice (like jasmine or basmati)
- 2 1/2 cup fat-free chicken stock
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 2/3 cup shredded, reduced-fat cheese, divided
Instructions
- Season chicken with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste. Coat skillet with cooking spray. Over high heat, sear chicken until browned on both sides, about 2 minute each.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Lower heat to medium.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until they are soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add rice to skillet with the veggies and toast the rice for a minute or two.
- Add stock, remaining salt, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Bring to a boil, cover, and lower to a simmer or low heat. Cook for 8 minutes.
- Remove cover and layer broccoli and chicken over the rice. Cover again and continue to cook for another 7 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in 1/3 cup of cheese into the rice mixture. Top with remaining 1/3 cup. Cover skillet again for about 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
Notes
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WW Green SmartPoints: 9 for 1 2/3 cup
WW Blue and Purple SmartPoints: 7 for 1 2/3 cup
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 706mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g