Eating is one of the pleasures of life. And what is better than eating something healthy, tasty, and simple to cook?

It may sound impossible, but it is actually something quite easy to do.

Today, you are going to learn how to make a cheesey chicken rice recipe that is going to make your mouth melt.

The good part about it is that, no matter how much you know about cooking, this dish is going to make you look as a professional chef and you will just need to follow a couple of simple steps.

What does it have that makes it unique?

First of all, this recipe is made of simple staples, those that you surely have at home and you even use to cook a couple of times a week.

Apart from that, with rice as one of the main ingredients, it is a great source of carbohydrates, and, with chicken as the other main staple, you are going to incorporate proteins as well.

Moreover, you are going to have dairy products, such as milk and cheese, and also some vegetables. It is a very complete recipe!

Finally, it is made in 15 minutes. Yes, you have read it correctly. Just 15 minutes and you will have an amazing creamy dish.

Let’s get to the making

With this cheesy chicken and rice recipe you are going to keep things simple and, at the same time, you are going to surprise everybody. You will see!

What you are going to need
  • 2 tbsp. of olive oil.
  • 1 kg (2 lb) of boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • 6 tbsp. of butter.
  • 6 tbsp. of all-purpose flour.
  • ½ tsp. of garlic salt.
  • ½ tsp. of onion powder.
  • 4 cups of chicken broth.
  • 1 cup of milk.
  • 4 cups of white rice.
  • 4 cups of broccoli florets.
  • 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese.
Before starting to cook
  1. To begin with, I suggest cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces so that they are cooked easily.
  2. Apart from that, it is also a good idea to shred the cheese you are going to use. This will save you a bunch of time when cooking.
  3. Lastly, you should cut the broccoli florets beforehand to have them ready for the recipe.
What you are going to do
  1. Firstly, take a pan and add some olive oil. Set it over medium-high heat to heat it. Add the chicken breasts and sauté them, stirring constantly. After 5 minutes cooking them, transfer them to a plate and set them aside.
  2. Then, melt the butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add the flour and mix everything until it starts bubbling a little bit and it turns smooth.
  3. After that, add the garlic salt and the onion powder. Stir in the chicken broth slowly and add the milk until it simmers.
  4. Finally, add the rice and the broccoli florets. Top it with chicken and sprinkle some Cheddar cheese. Cover the pan with a lid and cook everything for about 5 minutes on low heat and allow the cheese to melt. The rice should be tender and the broccoli should be fully cooked. Enjoy!

Cook’s tips

  • You can replace broccoli with some leftover vegetables if you have them at home. Some of them that pair this recipe very well are cauliflower, spinach and red pepper.
  • It could be a good option to change Cheddar cheese for Mozzarella or Parmesan cheese, if desired. Just choose the one that suits you best!
  • Always remember that cooking is about being creative. So, don’t be afraid of changing the recipe a little bit by, for example, using pork meat instead of chicken breasts, or using some vegetable broth.
  • If you are a vegetarian, you can omit using chicken breasts and chicken broth and you could use some beans and peas instead.
  • Play around a little bit with the seasoning. You can add a pinch of pepper or cumin, if you like it. That way, you will be adding the recipe your own touch and you will make it your own!

Conclusion

This recipe is delicious and, as I said before, it is very easy to make, too. Another advantage is that you can store it in the freezer and warm it up in the microwave when you get home after a tiring day at work. There’s nothing better than arriving home starving after a long day and having something tasty to eat in the fridge. This dish will make your life simpler!

If you try preparing it, you will see that everybody loves it. Even kids!

So, if there were any doubts about this recipe, I think they have all gone out. Simple, quick and delicious. There are no excuses not to make this flavourful dish!

Let’s get the ingredients ready and start cooking it. You will be so grateful for learning this recipe you won’t be able to stop making it.

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