Tender chicken, broccoli, and garlic-butter rice cook together in one pan for a fast, flavorful meal.
# Components:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp paprika
→ Vegetables
05 - 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
→ Rice
07 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
08 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
→ Garlic-Butter Sauce
09 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
10 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
14 - Lemon wedges (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add seasoned chicken and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a separate plate and reserve.
03 - Add another tablespoon of butter to the same skillet. Sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Stir the rinsed rice into the skillet and cook for 1 minute, ensuring the grains are coated with butter and aromatics.
05 - Incorporate the chicken broth and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
06 - Reduce the heat to low. Evenly distribute the broccoli florets over the rice without stirring. Cover the skillet and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes.
07 - Uncover the skillet. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and gently stir all ingredients together. Continue cooking uncovered for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been fully absorbed.
08 - Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. Offer lemon wedges on the side, if desired.
