One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice
One pot, under 35 mins, and so simple...wholesome, comforting, plus a family favorite!
Foto: Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 - 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
- 1/2 cup dry broken spaghetti or orzo
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups broccoli florets, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup whole milk or milk of choice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
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1. In a large pot, set over medium heat, combine the olive oil, chicken, and onion. Cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the butter, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne. Mix in the rice and pasta, cook until golden and toasted, 2-3 minutes. 2. Add the broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook, covered for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is mostly cooked.3. Once the rice is cooked, stir in the milk. Add the cheese, then remove from the heat. Stir until creamy. Serve warm with additional thyme and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (20% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| extra virgin olive oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| kosher salt and black pepper | - | - | - |
| - 1 pound boneless chicken breasts | 0.5 | - | - |
| yellow onion | 1 | - | - |
| salted butter | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| fresh thyme leaves | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| garlic powder | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| paprika | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 100 |
| cayenne pepper | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| basmati rice | 0.5 cups | - | - |
| dry broken spaghetti or orzo | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| low sodium chicken broth | 3 cups | - | - |
| broccoli florets | 3 cups | - | - |
| whole milk or milk of choice | 0.75 cup | - | - |
| shredded cheddar cheese | 1 cup | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 41.824 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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