Easy Cheesy Chicken & Rice

Name: Easy Cheesy Chicken & Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, butterflied or pounded to an even thickness; kosher salt, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 1 (10-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup; 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika; 1 3/4 cups instant white rice, must be instant rice; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 cup cauliflower florets; 4 ounces processed cheese, such as Velveeta®

Chicken Diner-Style Stove-Top

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

About

This is a no-brainer — it's Easy Cheesy Chicken & Rice! Doesn't that just sound like the ultimate, down-home meal? Golden, pan-seared chicken and beautiful, tender, ultra-cheesy rice are the key to comfort, no question about it. A few garden-fresh veggies help take this dish to the next level, but even without them, you'd be loving all the flavors found in Easy Cheesy Chicken & Rice!

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, butterflied or pounded to an even thickness
kosher salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 (10-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
1 3/4 cups instant white rice, must be instant rice
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
4 ounces processed cheese, such as Velveeta®

Directions

Step 1 -Season the chicken breasts generously with the salt and the extra black pepper.

Step 2 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.

Step 3 -Add the chicken breasts to the melted butter and cook, flipping once, until they are fully browned and nearly cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 4 -Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate and tent with foil to keep them warm.

Step 5 -Add the cream of chicken soup, the chicken broth, the paprika, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 6 -Add the rice, the broccoli, and the cauliflower to the broth mixture and stir to combine.

Step 7 -Add the processed cheese to the broth mixture and stir to melt.

Step 8 -Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and nestle them into the rice mixture.

Step 9 -Cover the skillet and cook until the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes.

Step 10 -Serve.

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