One Pot Rooster Broccoli & Rice

Weeknights could be hectic, however dinner doesn’t need to be. With this One Pot Rooster Broccoli and Rice, you’ll have a creamy, tacky, and oh-so-satisfying meal on the desk very quickly—all with out the effort of additional dishes. Every thing cooks collectively in only one pot, and there’s no want for any “cream of” soups right here. You’ll love the selfmade sauce that makes use of actual substances and flavors the entire household will take pleasure in.

Attempt our Old Fashioned American Goulash or our Baked Chicken and Rice Casserole for extra scrumptious weeknight meals.

Why Our Recipe

Every thing cooks collectively in only one pot. Excellent for these hectic weeknights!
Creamy, tacky, and oh-so-satisfying—it’s consolation meals in a bowl.
Creamy sauce with completely no “cream of” something.

A close up view of a spoon of chicken broccoli rice being scooped from the pot it was all cooked in.

This one-pot marvel is the last word consolation meal. It’s a full meal that the entire household will love, and as a bonus, a one-pot meal implies that you get to keep away from washing tons of dishes afterward. Whether or not it’s the center of winter and also you need one thing that tastes cozy, otherwise you’re sick of drive-thrus, our One Pot Rooster Broccoli & Rice will knock it out of the park.

Ingredient Notes

An overhead shot of raw and dry ingredients, including heads of broccoli, a bowl of shredded cheddar cheese and measuring cups and spoons with ingredients.

Rooster Breast: Minimize into cubes.
Rice: We use long-grain white rice.
Broccoli: Recent broccoli retains a crisper chunk, however frozen broccoli florets work too.
Broth: Use a lower-sodium choice if desired, or make your individual broth utilizing bullion cubes or seasoning.
Cheese: Sharp cheddar cheese is our go-to for the strongest taste.
Olive Oil and Butter: This combo provides depth to the flavour and helps brown the rooster properly.
White Onion: Diced white onion brings a gentle, candy taste. Yellow onion could be substituted if wanted.
Garlic: Should you love garlic, be at liberty so as to add an additional clove or two.
Flour: All-purpose flour is used to thicken the sauce, giving it that creamy consistency. Be certain to cook dinner it with the rice to do away with the uncooked flour style.
Milk: Provides richness and creaminess to the dish with out being too heavy. Complete milk works finest, however you’ll be able to substitute with 2% or perhaps a non-dairy choice like almond milk if wanted.
Dried Thyme and Oregano: Be happy to regulate the quantities to your style, or swap in Italian seasoning if you happen to desire.

Sauce Thickness

The sauce could be thicker or thinner relying in your choice. If it’s thick and also you need to skinny it out, add extra broth 1/4 cup at a time, stirring in between till you’ve reached your sauce perfection.

To thicken, combine 1 tablespoon of flour with 1/4 cup of milk (ensuring it’s totally blended and there aren’t any lumps), then pour the combination into the pot somewhat at a time, stirring between, till you’ve reached your required consistency.

An overhead view of a plate of chicken broccoli and rice.

Make it a Freezer Meal

Enable the dish to chill fully. As soon as cooled, into particular person freezer-safe containers or resealable plastic freezer luggage. Be certain to go away somewhat room on the high of every container, because the meals will broaden barely when frozen. Label every container with the date and contents, then retailer them within the freezer for as much as 3 months

Whenever you’re able to take pleasure in, thaw a person portion within the fridge in a single day. Reheat in a microwave-safe dish, including a splash of rooster broth or milk if the combination appears too thick. Warmth in 30-second increments, stirring in between, till warmed via.