One Skillet Chicken Broccoli and Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion (1 small onion diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
• 1 cup white long grain rice (rinsed and drained)
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk
• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups fresh broccoli (bite-sized pieces)
• 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded)
• 1/2 large lemon (for serving)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep all recipe ingredients (chop, dice, etc).

2. 2

   In a large, nonstick skillet on medium flame, heat OLIVE OIL until shimmering (about 2 min).

3. 3

   Add onion and garlic; saute until tender and fragrant (about 3 min).

4. 4

   Add white rice; continue heating until moisture is removed and rice becomes fragrant and lightly toasted, stirring as needed (about 3 min).

5. 5

   Add milk, chicken broth, salt, and pepper; stir to combine; adjust flame to HIGH to achieve a gentle boil (takes about 3 minutes).

6. 6

   Cover skillet, turn flame to medium-low, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Add broccoli and chicken (but DON’T stir into rice yet - just place them on top of the rice); cover and simmer 10 more minutes.

8. 8

   Remove lid, toss everything together; squeeze fresh LEMON over entire surface; top with parsley; serve warm.