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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Skillet
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Skillet
This simple one-pan recipe from Twin Cities food blogger greens & chocolate is perfect for busy weeknights and reheats well for delicious leftovers the next day.
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Recipe: Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Skillet
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Skillet
Prep Time20 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time25 Minutes
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup long grain white rice
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups whole milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 broccoli crowns, cut into small florets (about 2 cups)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the shallot and cook until it starts to soften, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  4. Add the chicken breast pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. It does not need to be cooked through.
  5. Add the rice, chicken broth and milk; stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and cover with a lid. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes.
  7. Remove the lid, add the broccoli to the mixture, cover and cook another 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and broccoli is softened.
  8. Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese, then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup on top. Cover and let the cheese melt for 1-2 more minutes. Serve and enjoy!
20 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings

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Makes 4 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
L&B Extra Virgin Olive Oil
L&B Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 16.9 Ounce
Deal
$10.99 was $13.29$0.65/oz
2 shallots, diced
Shallots
Shallots, 0.13 Pound
$0.80 avg/ea$6.19/lb
2 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh Garlic Bulb
Fresh Garlic Bulb, 0.2 Pound
$1.44 avg/ea$7.19/lb
1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Bell & Evans Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
Bell & Evans Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 1 Pound
$9.19/lb$9.19/lb
1 cup long grain white rice
Ben's Original Long Grain White Rice
Ben's Original Long Grain White Rice, 2 Pound
$6.19$3.10/lb
1 ½ cups chicken broth
L&B Organic Chicken Broth
L&B Organic Chicken Broth, 32 Ounce
$4.69$0.15/oz
1 ½ cups whole milk
L&B Classic Whole Milk
L&B Classic Whole Milk, 0.5 Gallon
$2.55$5.10/gal
½ teaspoon salt
Morton Fine Sea Salt
Morton Fine Sea Salt, 17.6 Ounce
$4.99$0.28/oz
¼ teaspoon pepper
L&B Coarse Ground Black Pepper
L&B Coarse Ground Black Pepper, 2 Ounce
$8.39$4.20/oz
2 broccoli crowns, cut into small florets (about 2 cups)
Broccoli Crowns
Broccoli Crowns, 0.75 Pound
$3.14 avg/ea$4.19/lb
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Crystal Farms Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Crystal Farms Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 32 Ounce
Deal
$10.99 was $12.99$0.34/oz

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the shallot and cook until it starts to soften, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  4. Add the chicken breast pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. It does not need to be cooked through.
  5. Add the rice, chicken broth and milk; stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and cover with a lid. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes.
  7. Remove the lid, add the broccoli to the mixture, cover and cook another 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and broccoli is softened.
  8. Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese, then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup on top. Cover and let the cheese melt for 1-2 more minutes. Serve and enjoy!