Cheesy Chicken Skillet with Broccoli and Rice

Name: Cheesy Chicken Skillet with Broccoli and Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick); ⅓ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend*; 3 cups milk of choice (we used 2% dairy milk); 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon fine salt; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 ½ – 2 ¾ cups), plus more for topping; 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets; 12 ounces cooked chicken, shredded or cut into bite-sized pieces (about 2 ½ cups); 3 cups cooked rice (basmati, jasmine, or brown rice)**; Optional garnish: chopped parsley or thyme leaves, cracked black pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This stovetop dinner is a true 30-minute meal that calls on convenient healthy ingredients, including cooked chicken, pre-shredded cheese, frozen broccoli florets, and cooked (microwaveable) rice. Enjoy a balanced and filling dinner with minimal effort.

Updated at: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:45:43 GMT