Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Give chicken thighs a lipo and season them well with 1/4 cup green seasoning, 1.5 tbsp Queen Marie’s seasoning, 1 tsp poultry seasoning, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp smoked paprika.
  2. 2Give chicken thighs a lipo and season them well with 1/4 cup green seasoning, 1.5 tbsp Queen Marie’s seasoning, 1 tsp poultry seasoning, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp smoked paprika.
  3. 3Give chicken thighs a lipo and season them well with 1/4 cup green seasoning, 1.5 tbsp Queen Marie’s seasoning, 1 tsp poultry seasoning, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp smoked paprika.
  4. 4Let the seasoned chicken sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  5. 5Let the seasoned chicken sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  6. 6Let the seasoned chicken sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  7. 7In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, heat grape seed oil until hot. Add chicken thighs, skin side down (if using skin-on thighs), and sear without touching for 2–3 minutes.
  8. 8In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, heat grape seed oil until hot. Add chicken thighs, skin side down (if using skin-on thighs), and sear without touching for 2–3 minutes.
  9. 9In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, heat grape seed oil until hot. Add chicken thighs, skin side down (if using skin-on thighs), and sear without touching for 2–3 minutes.
  10. 10Flip the chicken thighs and cook for 2 more minutes on the bottom. Remove chicken and set aside, reserving the juices.
  11. 11Flip the chicken thighs and cook for 2 more minutes on the bottom. Remove chicken and set aside, reserving the juices.
  12. 12Flip the chicken thighs and cook for 2 more minutes on the bottom. Remove chicken and set aside, reserving the juices.
  13. 13In the same skillet, scrape up the bits of flavor from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  14. 14In the same skillet, scrape up the bits of flavor from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  15. 15In the same skillet, scrape up the bits of flavor from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  16. 16Add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet and continue to scrape up all the flavorful bits.
  17. 17Add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet and continue to scrape up all the flavorful bits.
  18. 18Add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet and continue to scrape up all the flavorful bits.
  19. 19Add 1.5 cups of rice to the skillet, along with 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp poultry seasoning, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
  20. 20Add 1.5 cups of rice to the skillet, along with 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp poultry seasoning, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
  21. 21Add 1.5 cups of rice to the skillet, along with 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp poultry seasoning, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
  22. 22Add 1 cup of fresh broccoli.
  23. 23Add 1 cup of fresh broccoli.
  24. 24Add 1 cup of fresh broccoli.
  25. 25Pour in the mixture of 1 can cream of chicken and 2.5 cups chicken broth. Stir gently.
  26. 26Pour in the mixture of 1 can cream of chicken and 2.5 cups chicken broth. Stir gently.
  27. 27Pour in the mixture of 1 can cream of chicken and 2.5 cups chicken broth. Stir gently.
  28. 28Bring the mixture to a boil and add the chicken back to the skillet. Cover and cook at 400°F for 15 minutes.
  29. 29Bring the mixture to a boil and add the chicken back to the skillet. Cover and cook at 400°F for 15 minutes.
  30. 30Bring the mixture to a boil and add the chicken back to the skillet. Cover and cook at 400°F for 15 minutes.
  31. 31Remove chicken from skillet. Add 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese to the rice. Stir gently to combine.
  32. 32Remove chicken from skillet. Add 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese to the rice. Stir gently to combine.
  33. 33Remove chicken from skillet. Add 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese to the rice. Stir gently to combine.
  34. 34Return chicken to the skillet. Top with additional cheese if desired. Bake uncovered at 400°F for 10 more minutes.
  35. 35Return chicken to the skillet. Top with additional cheese if desired. Bake uncovered at 400°F for 10 more minutes.
  36. 36Return chicken to the skillet. Top with additional cheese if desired. Bake uncovered at 400°F for 10 more minutes.

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli
  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice
  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice
  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 can cream of chicken
  • 1 can cream of chicken
  • 1 can cream of chicken
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 tsp roasted chicken bouillon base
  • 1 tsp roasted chicken bouillon base
  • 1 tsp roasted chicken bouillon base
  • 0.25 cup green seasoning
  • 0.25 cup green seasoning
  • 0.25 cup green seasoning
  • 1.5 tbsp Queen Marie’s “I put that on everything” seasoning
  • 1.5 tbsp Queen Marie’s “I put that on everything” seasoning
  • 1.5 tbsp Queen Marie’s “I put that on everything” seasoning
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.5 cup mild cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup mild cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup mild cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 2 tbsp grape seed oil
  • 2 tbsp grape seed oil
  • 2 tbsp grape seed oil

Equipment

10-inch cast iron skilletbowlwhiskwooden spoon