One Pan Broccoli Cheese Rice
This one pan broccoli cheese rice is creamy, cheesy and loaded with tender broccoli. An easy comfort food side dish made entirely in one skillet!
Ingredients
- ½ cup rice long grained
- 1.5 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 1 cup cheese shredded
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the soaked rice and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted.
- Pour in the chicken stock and season with salt and black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the rice is almost fully cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Add the chopped broccoli and shredded cheese.
- Stir gently until the cheese melts and the broccoli becomes tender.
- Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and serve warm.
For the best texture, avoid overcooking the broccoli so it stays bright and slightly crisp.
Notes
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
- Vegetable broth can be used instead of chicken stock.
- Frozen broccoli works well if fresh broccoli isn't available.
- Add cooked chicken for a complete one-pan meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 565kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 23gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 646mgPotassium: 511mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 847IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 454mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe? Share a photo of what you made on Instagram and tag us @uniquecooks or hashtag it #uniquecooks