Description
This comforting classic recipe combines tender, golden-brown chicken breasts with fluffy white rice and vibrant broccoli florets, all cooked together in a savory broth and seasoned with garlic and soy sauce for a hearty, delicious one-pan meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
Grains
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
Liquids & Sauces
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Seasonings & Oils
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add them to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, approximately 6-7 minutes per side, ensuring the chicken is nearly cooked through.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in the long-grain white rice and pour in the low-sodium chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low to allow the rice to absorb the liquid evenly.
- Steam Broccoli: When the rice has absorbed some of the broth and the liquid level has decreased, add the fresh broccoli florets on top. Cover the skillet with a lid and steam for about 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and the rice is fully cooked.
- Season and Finish: Carefully remove the lid, stir in the low-sodium soy sauce and additional garlic powder if desired, mixing everything well to coat the chicken, rice, and broccoli evenly with the seasoning.
- Serve: Plate the Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli dish immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- You can use brown rice instead of white rice, but increase the cooking time and broth amount accordingly.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic powder for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Make sure to keep the heat low when simmering to prevent the rice from burning at the bottom of the skillet.
- Feel free to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a zesty twist.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
