I will be the first to admit it does not look the most appealing when it’s in your bowl, but it is delicious.
3 tbs olive oil
small onion, diced
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups broccoli florets, cut small (fresh or frozen and then steamed)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tbs of oil. Saute onion until soft - 2-3 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high and add chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Brown the chicken and add the garlic. Cook for two minutes; the chicken will not be cooked all the way through.
Add another tbs of oil. Add the uncooked rice and saute for a minute. Add the chicken broth and water to the pan and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for ~12 minutes until the rice is done.
Add the broccoli and cook another 5-6 minutes until softened. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese.