Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet is a low carb, keto-friendly one-pan meal. This delicious combination of chicken and riced broccoli in a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce is an easy weeknight meal and great for meal prep!
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To get right to the point – this Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice recipe came about simply because I am obsessed with this recipe for Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Rice and wanted to turn it into a complete, one-pan meal.
I did leave out the cauliflower this time around. I use cauliflower a lot. Like, a lot. My fiance’s coworker even told him that there is too much cauliflower on my blog. Not that I’m going to quit cauliflower (never!), but I’m trying to vary things a bit. Enter broccoli rice!
Why This Recipe Works
- This recipe is low carb, keto friendly, and gluten free.
- It’s an easy to make one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
- The rich and creamy cheese sauce makes this recipe super family-friendly. I’m pretty sure most kids and adults will eat broccoli with no complaints when it’s smothered in cheese! Mine sure do!
How to Make Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet
Prep!
Cut the chicken into bite size pieces, mince the garlic, and shred the cheese.
Tip: it is strongly recommended that you shred the cheese from a block rather than using bagged pre-shredded cheese for best results.
Rice the broccoli in a food processor or with a box grater. I’ve seen frozen riced broccoli in stores a few times now, so that could be an option too.
Create!
Present!
Serve in bowls, nice and hot!
Tips and Techniques for the Best Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice
- Shred the cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded bagged cheese. I know I say it in every recipe that uses melted cheese, but it really does make a huge difference!
- You can easily rice the broccoli in a food processor. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a standard box grater.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days for best results.
FAQ’s
- Is Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli keto? All of the ingredients in this recipe are acceptable on a keto diet. Because dietary needs differ for everyone, you will have to determine if the total carb count and the source of those carbs are acceptable for you.
- Can you freeze Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice? Yes, you can freeze this recipe in freezer bags or tightly covered with aluminum foil in the freezer. The texture of the cheese sauce may change some when reheated but the flavor will be the same.
More Low Carb Chicken Recipes to Try
- Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken
- Ranch Bacon Chicken Casserole
- Chicken Fajitas Bowls with Cauliflower Rice
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Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons butter * divided
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts * cut into bite size pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 clove garlic * minced
- 4 cups broccoli * riced
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese * grated
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium high.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the hot skillet.
- Cook until it is done throughout and no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl, set aside, and return the pan to the stove top. Lower the heat to medium.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil to the pan if needed and add garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, then stir in the broccoli rice.
- Cook the broccoli rice, stirring frequently until tender - about 5 minutes. Transfer the broccoli rice to the bowl of chicken and return the pan to the stove top.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in the skillet, then whisk in the heavy whipping cream and mustard powder.
- Cook until hot and bubbly then slowly stir in the cheddar cheese until it's completely melted and smooth.
- Stir back in the chicken and broccoli rice and cook a few more minutes until everything is nice and hot.
Notes
Tips and Techniques for the Best Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice
- Shred the cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded bagged cheese. I know I say it in every recipe that uses melted cheese, but it really does make a huge difference!
- You can easily rice the broccoli in a food processor. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a standard box grater.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days for best results.
Heidy L. McCallum says
Just wanted to give you some positive feedback, I made this the other day and the entire table loved it. Thanks for making me the dinner hero to her picky family members.
Lisa Bryan says
Oh wow, all that cheesy broccoli goodness looks divine! This is definitely happening this week!
Dannii says
We love cheesy rice. A great fridge raid meal.
Paula Montenegro says
I don’t think there’s a single ingredient in this recipe title that I don’t love. I’m heading straight to the kitchen to make this right now! The best part is that I have all the ingredients. Thanks for sharing!