Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice

Tender broccoli, cooked chicken and warm rice under a blanket of melted cheese.

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Dinner · 20 min total (15 min prep, 5 min cooking) · 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Cooked chicken
  • 1 bag Frozen broccoli
  • 2 pouch Microwave rice
  • 4 oz Shredded cheese

How to make it

  1. Cook the frozen broccoli as directed on the package until hot and tender.
  2. Heat the microwave-ready rice using the instructions on its packaging.
  3. Warm the already-cooked chicken thoroughly in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the broccoli and warmed rice, stirring gently until evenly mixed.
  5. Sprinkle over the shredded cheese. Cover briefly on low heat until the cheese melts, then serve in four portions.

Check package directions, ingredient suitability and safe cooking temperatures before serving. Timings are estimates.

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