Modern Chicken Rice Broccoli Delight

About this recipe

This modern take on Chicken Rice Broccoli Delight is a simple and healthy dish combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and nutritious broccoli, all cooked in one pan for easy preparation and cleanup. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe saves time without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 small onion, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked.

3. 3

   Remove chicken from skillet and let rest. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook until softened.

4. 4

   Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add broccoli on top of rice.

6. 6

   Cover and cook for another 8-10 minutes until rice and broccoli are tender.

7. 7

   Slice the chicken into thin strips.

8. 8

   Fluff rice, mix in sliced chicken, and serve hot.