Chicken with Broccoli and Rice

A simple and comforting American dish featuring tender chicken pieces and vibrant broccoli florets, all simmered in a savory broth and served alongside fluffy white rice.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $1.88/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• kid-friendly
• comfort food
• sauté

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cup broccoli florets
• 1.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 2 cup water

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup white rice and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
2. While the rice cooks, season chicken pieces with garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4. Add broccoli florets and chicken broth to the same skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until broccoli is tender-crisp. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
5. Return cooked chicken to the skillet with the broccoli. Stir to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
6. Serve the chicken and broccoli mixture immediately over the prepared white rice.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For even quicker prep, you can use pre-cooked rice packets or frozen pre-chopped chicken.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 402
• Protein: 37 g
• Carbohydrates: 32.7 g
• Fat: 13.9 g
• Fiber: 3.4 g
• Sodium: 595 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Sugar: 2.7 g
• Cholesterol: 97 mg