Alrighty, I just returned to Colorado from over a week away. First to New York for work. Then to Miami to celebrate Easter with my family in the warmth and sunshine. It was such a nice trip that ended far too quickly for me. My family has actually been traveling around as well. Going from Florida to the Caribbean, then back to Florida. The point here is that we’ve both been doing a lot of traveling. And as you might guess, both of our fridges and pantries are looking a little empty. We’ve eaten out quite a bit while traveling. So I knew when we all got home last night that dinner needed to be fast. Thankfully I have a freezer full of already prepared meals, so I just grabbed dinner from there. We had last week’s honey balsamic chicken, then added some rice. But this recipe is one that would work perfectly on a night like last night, or really any busy weeknight. I always have these ingredients on hand!
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This is so great because it’s all cooked on the stove and in one pot. Simple! Cook the chicken with an onion. Then add a mix of spices: fresh thyme, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne. Now add the butter, rice, and broken spaghetti pieces. The broken spaghetti (or you can easily use orzo), is kind of the secret here, so I don’t recommend skipping it. It’s just so good!! Mix in the broth and broccoli, let the rice cook, then add a bit of milk to make everything creamy. At this point, I take the pan off the heat and mix in the cheese until very creamy. Top with any fresh herb and serve! Do you see how simple? We just love this recipe, and it’s a great dinner to keep on rotation. It’s wholesome and comforting, plus a family favorite! Looking for other easy dinners? Here are some favorites: Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Noodle Casserole Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes Sheet Pan Sticky Sweet and Sour Chicken Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki Creamy White Bean Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup 25 Minute Banh Mi Rice Bowls Lastly, if you make this Souper Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Rice, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
