Step 1

Start by sautéing onions in two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Once onions have started to soften, increase heat to medium-high and add chicken breast to pan.

Step 4

Brown chicken breast pieces, then add minced garlic and cook for about 2 more minutes.

Step 5

Push chicken to one side of the pan and add additional tablespoon of olive oil to other side.

Step 6

Saute uncooked rice in olive oil until rice starts to take on a golden color, 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Add chicken broth to pan, bring to a boil, and stir to combine.

Step 8

Reduce heat to low and cover.

Step 9

Cook chicken and rice mixture covered for about 12 minutes.

Step 10

While chicken and rice are cooking, remove florets from broccoli, cutting into bite-sized pieces.

Step 11

Stir in broccoli and continue cooking covered another 8 minutes on low, or until broccoli and rice are both tender.

Step 12

Remove from heat and stir in half a cup of cheese.

Step 13

Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, place cover back on the pan and let cheese melt, 2-3 minutes.