Author:
Kevin Curry
Lighter Cheddar Chicken Broccoli & Brown Rice
Lighter Cheddar Chicken Broccoli & Brown Rice
Ingredients for 5 servings
- Chicken
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- pinch of sea salt & pepper
- 1 tablespoon The Fit Cook Everyday blend
- Substitute: 2 teaspoons onion powder + 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- spray olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (~14oz) lite coconut milk
- 4oz water (or low sodium chicken broth)
- 6oz reduced fat Mexican blend cheese
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 3 cups cooked brown rice, long or medium grain (I used frozen brown rice as a time saver)
- 2 cups broccoli florets OR thick chopped asparagus
- Garnish
- red pepper flakes
Steps
Step 1
Season chicken breast with seasonings. Set a carbon steel skillet on medium high heat and once hot add the chicken. Cook for 6 – 8 minutes or until the edges of the chicken are seared and the chicken has been cooked through. Set the chicken aside.
Step 2
Reduce the heat to medium, then add olive oil, onion and garlic. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes until the onions turn brown and translucent.
Step 3
Add the coconut milk, water and cheese and continuously stir to melt the cheese and thicken into a sauce. Sprinkle in smoked paprika for added flavor. Let it gently simmer for 2-3 minutes before adding the rice and broccoli. Pro-tip: for the best results with broccoli, lightly steam it in the microwave for 2 minutes before adding to the recipe.
Step 4
Fold everything together and add more liquid (water, broth or coconut milk) as needed for consistency. Lastly fold in the cooked chicken and cook on low heat for 1 -3 minutes in order to soften the broccoli.
Step 5
Season to taste with sea salt & pepper.
Step 6
Garnish and enjoy!
Reviews
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!
May 31 2023
way too much rice
thanks for letting me know. I can revisit the recipe but 3 cups isn’t that much. Hmmm…I’ll investigate and update the recipe if needed!