Creamy Pepper & Egg Rice Bowl with Buttered Bread
25 min
Simple Cheesy Chicken and Rice Skillet
A quick and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and melted cheese. This beginner-friendly dish comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
35 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet2/10
Salty4/10
Sour0/10
Umami6/10
Spicy1/10
🥄 Texture
Rice will be tender and fluffy with bite-sized pieces of moist, slightly firm chicken throughout. The melted cheese creates a creamy coating while the broccoli adds a crisp, slightly crunchy contrast.
👃 Aroma
Warm, savory aromas dominate from cooked onion, chicken, and melted cheese, with a light toasty note from the rice. There is a mild fresh green scent from the broccoli and a faint peppery background.
🍷 Pairs Well With
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a light lager pairs well; for a nonalcoholic option, iced lemon tea or sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon.
🥗 Side Dishes
Simple green salad with vinaigrette, roasted or steamed seasonal vegetables, crusty bread or garlic bread, or a tangy coleslaw to add brightness.
Ingredients(5 items)
- 11 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 21.5 cups rice
- 31 medium onion (diced)
- 42 cups broccoli florets
- 51 cup shredded cheese
Nutrition Information(per serving)
520
Calories
38g
Protein
62g
Carbs
14g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until it becomes soft and fragrant.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside.
- 3
Add the rice to the pan and stir well to coat it with oil. Pour in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 4
Reduce heat to low, cover the pan with a lid or foil, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Add the broccoli florets in the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- 5
Remove from heat, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, cover for 1 minute to melt, then stir everything together and serve.
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