Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet
With only 6 net carbs per serving, this Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Skillet is a simple low carb, keto-friendly one-pan meal. Chicken and riced broccoli in a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce is an easy weeknight meal and great for meal prep!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 621kcal
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 785mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2044IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 481mg | Iron: 2mg