Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet

Name: Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 pcs yellow onion; 2 pcs garlic cloves; 1 lb chicken; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 0.25 pcs red chilli flakes; 1 cup rice; 3 cup broccoli florets roughly chopped into bite sized pieces; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup shredded cheddar; 0.3333333333333333 cup sour cream (optional)

Ago Tanfossi

Chef and recipe curator at Global Cucina

Published on March 10, 2026

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This easy, cheesy chicken and broccoli skillet comes together in 30 minutes, with ground chicken, broccoli florets, and leftover rice topped with melted cheese.

This skillet marries comfort and efficiency, blending creamy cheese with earthy broccoli and tender chicken in a way that feels both familiar and elevated-think of it as a rustic Italian take on a hearty American dish. The balance of spice, umami, and meltiness makes it a reliable weeknight winner, especially when you've got leftover rice on hand to anchor the flavors. It's not fancy, but it's honest cooking that delivers warmth without fuss.

4 servings

Capolavoro Score 4.5/5 · 9 votes

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until the onion has softened.
2
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground chicken. Cook the chicken until no longer pink, breaking it up as you cook. Add in the salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes rice, broccoli, and chicken broth. Stir to combine, and bring the mixture up to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
3
Stir in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until combined. Season more to taste if desired.
4
Top with the cheddar cheese and cover until melted, about 2 minutes.

Ago's Notes

Adjust salt to taste based on your canned goods.

Let the layers of flavor-creamy, savory, and slightly spicy-wrap around your fork like a warm hug, reminding you that the best meals are those that bring people together.

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