Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar Rice

If you have left over chicken from earlier in the week, this is perfect to dice up and use tonight.

Cook chicken breasts:

• Spray oil in pan

• Pre-heat pan

• Season chicken with salt & pepper

• Cook chicken for approx 5 mins on each side till it gets golden brown

• Temp your chicken. When at 155 degrees add extra seasonings (any premix seasonings you have on hand)

• Check chicken temp again and remove from pan at 165 degrees. Let chicken rest on plate to redistribute juices.

In a medium to large pot:

• Small amount of cooking oil

• Saute one diced onion

• Add 1.5 cups rice

• Add 1/3 cup red lentils

• Add 4 cups chicken broth

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Cover tightly and simmer the rice until cooked, about 15-18 mins

Dice up broccoli into very small pieces

• Add broccoli, if you need add a splash more chicken broth. Cook for a few mins.

• Add cubed cooked chicken

At the very end, mix in grated cheddar cheese as per your liking:

• I personally do a small amount of cheddar cheese mixed in for my calorie deficit and leave grated cheese on the side for my family to add on top of their dinner.