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Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet

This one pan meal is a quick and cozy way to get dinner on the table in just thirty minutes.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 15, 2026
Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
30 minutes
Serves
4

If you love the taste of a classic chicken and broccoli casserole but want something faster, this skillet is for you. It combines ground chicken, fresh broccoli, and hearty rice in one pan for a simple cleanup experience.

I love making this on busy weeknights when I have leftover rice to use up. My best tip is to keep the broccoli florets on the smaller side so they cook through perfectly along with the chicken.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook until it is browned and no longer pink.

  3. 3

    Stir in the broccoli florets, chicken broth, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  4. 4

    Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about five minutes or until the broccoli is tender.

  5. 5

    Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir to combine everything well.

  6. 6

    Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream until smooth.

  7. 7

    Top the mixture with shredded cheddar cheese and cover for one minute or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can serve this as is or sprinkle some crushed crackers on top for a little extra crunch.

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