Cheesy Broccoli Rice
A delicious and comforting Cheesy Broccoli Rice dish, perfect for the whole family.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups broccoli or veggie of your choice steamed and chopped roughly
- 1 ⅓ cups grated cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- milk as needed to thin before serving if necessary
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Place the oil in a medium size sauce pan over medium to low heat.
- Add the rice to the pan, cook and stir, until the rice starts to turn golden brown.
- Add the chicken broth to the pan, heat till it starts to boil. Place a lid on the pan.
- Cook, covered, for 15 - 20 minutes or until most of the chicken broth is absorbed.
- Remove from the heat and add the butter, chopped broccoli, cheese, and garlic powder. Stir until well incorporated. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir again and add salt and pepper to taste, add milk if desired to get the consistency you want.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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