Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather all your ingredients.

Step 2

Season chicken and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Ensure chicken is well coated on skin an underneath

Step 3

Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a cast iron skillet or oven safe pan, sear drumsticks for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they develop a golden brown crust.

Step 4

Remove chicken once brown and set aside

Step 5

Add butter to the pan followed by the rice roni contents and stir to combine

Step 6

Add water and rice roni cheese mix and stir well

Step 7

Place the broccoli florets on top of the rice followed by chicken drumsticks

Step 8

Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the rice is cooked through and all liquid has evaporated

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and allow dish to cool for 10 minutes, then fluff rice