Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Skillet
 
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Cheesy, creamy, and packed with chicken, broccoli, and rice, this simple skillet recipe will be a family favorite!
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Recipe type: Skillet Dinner
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 tsp chicken bullion
  • ⅛ tsp ground mustard
  • 2¼ cups water (*If preferred you can use 2 cups chicken stock or broth in place of 2 cups of water and the two tsp chicken bullion. You will still need to add the ¼ cup water.)
  • 3 cups broccoli pieces, 1-inch size or smaller
  • 1 cup carrots, diced small
  • 2½ ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces (approx. ¼ cup)
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Colby jack cheese
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet that has a lid, sauté the butter, chicken, onion, pepper, and salt over medium-high heat until the chicken is white on all sides and the onion is translucent.
  2. Next, add the rice, chicken bullion, ground mustard, and water. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer. Put the lid on and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. After 10 minutes, remove the lid and stir in the broccoli and carrot pieces. Return the lid and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes (do not remove the lid during this time), or until broccoli is tender and rice is done.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese and 2 tbsp of milk. Stir until cream cheese is evenly dispersed....you may need to add a third tbsp of milk.
  5. Once the cream cheese is stirred in, sprinkle with the cheese. Put the lid back on and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  6. Serve and Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/cheesy-chicken-broccoli-and-rice-skillet/