Knorr Cheddar Broccoli Rice With Chicken Recipe Idea
This Knorr Cheddar Broccoli Rice With Chicken Recipe is a warm, easy meal that blends creamy cheddar broccoli rice with juicy chicken breasts and fresh broccoli florets. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something filling, fast, and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 package Knorr® Rice Sides™ – Cheddar Broccoli
- 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen, chopped small
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Cook The Chicken
- Heat a tablespoon of oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper, and cook for 5–6 minutes or until browned and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan or the chicken won’t get that golden color we want.
Step 2: Make The Cheddar Broccoli Rice
- In the same skillet, pour in 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of milk. Stir in the Knorr Cheddar Broccoli Rice and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 7 minutes.
Step 3: Add Broccoli Florets
- When the rice is halfway done, toss in the broccoli florets. Stir and cover again. The steam will help the broccoli cook just right—not too mushy, not too crunchy.
- Tip: Cut broccoli into small pieces so they blend well into the rice and cook faster.
Step 4: Bring It All Together
- Once the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, stir the cooked chicken pieces back into the skillet. Sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese and give it all a good mix.
- Let it sit for a minute or two off the heat so the cheese melts and everything thickens up a bit.