Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Rice Skillet

If you love a cozy casserole-style dinner but don’t want to turn on the oven, this Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Rice Skillet is such a great option. Everything cooks together in one pan with tender chicken, rice, broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce that makes it extra comforting.

This recipe is perfect for busy nights because it uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly. It’s filling, kid-friendly, and makes great leftovers for lunch the next day.

It’s basically a stovetop version of classic chicken broccoli casserole but faster and easier.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Cuisine: American

Courses: Dinner

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Best Season: Winter, Fall, Suitable throughout the year

Description

Creamy chicken and broccoli rice skillet is an easy one-pan dinner made with chicken, rice, broccoli, and cheese. A quick budget-friendly weeknight comfort meal.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups broccoli (fresh or frozen)
1 block cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional: (parmesan cheese for topping, crushed crackers for texture)

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
3
Stir in:
4
uncooked rice
5
chicken broth
6
garlic powder
7
salt and pepper
8
Bring mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook 12–15 minutes until rice is nearly tender.
9
Stir in broccoli and cream cheese.
10
Cover again and cook another 3–5 minutes until broccoli is tender and cream cheese melts.
11
Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until creamy and combined.
12
Serve warm with parmesan if desired.

Note

Frozen broccoli works perfectly here

Rotisserie chicken can be used to save time

Add mushrooms for extra flavor

Add a splash of milk if mixture gets too thick

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Taylor

Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I’m Taylor-a busy mom of two, food blogger, and the heart behind Budget Friendly Kitchen. I’m passionate about creating simple, affordable meals for families and love spending time in the kitchen, trying new recipes, and making memories with my family.