Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli
A one-pan chicken and rice dish with broccoli and melted cheddar.
- Total time
- 30min
- 5 prep, 25 cook
- Per serving
- 537kcal
- 45 g protein
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Ingredients
- £2.34
- average cost
- Gluten Free
- High Protein

Nutrition per serving
This Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli recipe contains 537 calories per serving, making it a moderate meal option. Each serving provides 45g of protein, 51g of carbohydrates, and 17g of fat, making it high in protein.
537kcal
Protein45g33% of calories
Carbs51g38% of calories
Fat17g29% of calories
- Fibre
- 3.6g
- Sugar
- 4.3g
- Saturated fat
- 7.9g
- Salt
- 3.9g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 7 done- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Warm the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until it is browned and almost cooked through.
- Mix in the rice, carrots and garlic, then pour in the stock and bring to the boil.
- Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
- Take off the lid, stir well and add the broccoli. Replace the lid and cook for a further 10 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Take the pan off the heat, scatter the cheese over the top and leave covered for 5 minutes so it melts before serving.
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Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli: questions
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli?
- This recipe takes 30 minutes in total - 5 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- Is Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli suitable for meal prep?
- Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli is a intermediate-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 45g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli?
- The key ingredients are Chicken Breast, Salt, Black Pepper. This recipe is part of our International cuisine collection.
- Is Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli healthy?
- This recipe contains 537 calories per serving with 45g of protein and is suitable for gluten free, high protein diets.
- What diets is Cheesy Chicken and Rice with Broccoli suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for Gluten Free, High Protein diets. It provides 45g of protein per serving.
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