Cooking Instructions:
Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they're golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the rice and toast it for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. This step enhances the flavor of the rice. After toasting, pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
Once the broth is boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the rice simmer for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, add the broccoli florets on top of the rice, cover again, and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the broccoli is tender and the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
While the rice and broccoli are cooking, slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Once the rice and broccoli are done, gently fluff the rice with a fork and incorporate the broccoli. Top with the sliced chicken, and if desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve the Chicken and Rice with Broccoli warm, and enjoy your delicious, wholesome meal!
For best results, feel free to customize this dish by adding your favorite spices or vegetables. You can also substitute the chicken for other proteins like shrimp or tofu, depending on your dietary preferences.
This recipe is versatile and can easily be adjusted to suit your taste, making it a great addition to your weekly meal rotation.