Description
This one-skillet wonder delivers creamy, cheddar-loaded rice, tender chicken, and broccoli in under 25 minutes—without blowing your budget. Born from a hungry college night and perfected over time, it’s proof that convenience ingredients can create pure, homemade comfort. Grab your skillet and get ready for an easy win at the dinner table.
Ingredients
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2 boxes Cheddar Broccoli Rice Mix (6.5 oz each)
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2 cans cooked chicken (12.5 oz each, drained) or 2–3 cups leftover shredded chicken
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1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp preferred)
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Butter & water (as per box directions, ~4 tbsp butter + 5 cups water total)
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Optional: Fresh broccoli florets for garnish, black pepper, smoked paprika
Instructions
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Toast the Base – In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add rice/pasta mix from boxes (reserve seasoning packets) and sauté 2–3 min until lightly golden.
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Simmer to Tenderness – Add water and seasoning packets. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 min without lifting the lid.
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Add Chicken – Gently fold drained chicken into the cooked rice. Heat 2 min.
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Cheese Finale – Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top. Cover and let melt 2–3 min on low or off heat. Stir gently to create cheesy streaks.
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Serve & Enjoy – Dish into bowls, top with fresh broccoli if desired, and add a pinch of pepper or paprika.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 430 Cal
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 85mg