Step 1

Add the butter to a deep skillet or a soup pot over medium heat. Add in the onion and cook until it becomes translucent.

Step 2

Then add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and stir to combine.

Step 3

Cook for another minute then add the rice and sauté until the rice starts to turn a light golden color.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil over high heat. Then cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low medium and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 5

While the rice is cooking, cut the large pieces of ham into smaller pieces and set aside.

Step 6

Once the 10 minutes have passed, remove the lid from the rice and gently stir in the broccoli and ham.

Step 7

Place the lid back on the pan and cook for another 8 minutes then add the freshly grated cheese and stir to combine.

Step 8

Place the lid back on the pot and remove it from the heat.

Step 9

Let the cheese melt before serving with fresh parsley if desired.