Cheesy Broccoli Rice
A creamy and flavorful Cheesy Broccoli Rice dish, perfect for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- Sauce pan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups broccoli, steamed and chopped or veggie of your choice
- 1 ⅓ cups grated cheese use the cheese your family loves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- milk as needed to thin before serving if necessary
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: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
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