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Easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli

Easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli will not dissapoint! This yummy cheesy recipe is budget friendly and kids love it too!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 12 oz cans of low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet or pan, combine oniions in two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat
  • Add chicken, brown, then add garlic. Cook for an additional minute
  • Push chicken to one side of pan and add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
  • Add uncooked rice, saute for a few minutes
  • Add chicken broth and boil.
  • Cook chicken and rice covered for 12 minutes.
  • Sprinkle broccoli evenly over chicken and rice mixture, stir
  • Continue to cook until broccoli and rice are tender, 7-10 minutes
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle in half a cup of cheese
  • Top with remaining cheese, let sit till melted.
  • Serve!