Step 1

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a large skillet, sauté onions in two tablespoons butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Once onions soften, increase the heat to medium-high and add chicken.

Step 4

Slightly cook the chicken pieces and add the garlic. Cook for about 1 more minute. The chicken should not be all the way cooked at this point.

Step 5

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

Step 6

When butter has melted, add uncooked rice and saute it for a 2-3 minutes to start the cooking process.

Step 7

Add the chicken broth to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 8

Lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Cook mixture for about 12 minutes.

Step 9

Add the broccoli and stir to combine.

Step 10

Continue to cook covered another 8 minutes on low, or until broccoli and rice are both tender. If you find the all of your liquid is gone you can add about 1/4 cup or less of chicken broth if needed to finish the cooking process.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover with a lid, letting it sit for 1-2 minutes or until cheese has melted.