Broccoli rice is already an extremely simple dish to make on its own. This is a perfect dish after a workout because it would only take a few minutes to prepare and cook it. This one pot meal method makes the process even simpler; now there is even less cleanup time. That’s great news because this dish has a lot of great benefits. It is healthy, easy to prepare, tasty, and most importantly filling. If you have a large family and not a lot of resources, this is the dish for you.
Health Benefits
Broccoli is one of those wonder vegetables that does nothing but improve your life, mostly because it has so many health benefits. Eating broccoli regularly can help your body prevent the development of cancer, lower LDL cholesterol levels, improve digestion, and increase the efficiency at which your body absorbs vitamins and minerals. Broccoli also improves your immune system, prevents allergic reactions and birth defects, as well as helps to eliminate inflammation and lower blood pressure.
Ingredients
tbsp vegetable oil: 1
lb boneless and skinless chicken breasts – cubed: 1
onion – diced: 1
cup white rice: 1 1/3
cup chicken broth: 1 1/2
tsp salt: 1
tsp pepper: 1/4
tsp garlic powder: 1/4
tbsp flour: 2
cup milk: 1/2
cups cheddar cheese – shredded : 1 1/2
cups broccoli florets: 2
How To Make One Pot Broccoli Rice
- Oil the pressure pot.
- Add the chicken and onions.
- Briefly sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- Add the chicken broth, garlic powder,rice,salt and pepper to the pot.
- Combine the ingredients by stirring them.
- Lock the lid in place and cook for 2 whistles.
- Whisk together the flour and milk.
- Addbroccoli and let the mixture simmer for 2 mins.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and cook for another 2 mins.
Trivia
The word broccoli comes from the Italian word broccolo.