Crispy Cheddar Chicken with Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Rice
Juicy oven-baked chicken breast with a crisp cheddar topping, roasted broccoli, and garlicky cauliflower rice.
- Calories
- 560
- Protein
- 55g
- Carbs
- 18g
- Fat
- 29g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 45 min total
- chicken breastpatted dry24 oz
- broccolicut into florets16 oz
- cauliflower rice6 cup
- shredded cheddar cheese6 oz
- garlicminced4 clove
- olive oil4 tbsp
- smoked paprika1 tsp
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Cut the broccoli into florets and mince the garlic. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment if desired.
- Do not rinse the chicken. Pat it dry, then season both sides with the smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Wash the board, knife, and your hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- Place the chicken on one side of a baking sheet. Brush it lightly with olive oil and press the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Toss the broccoli with the remaining olive oil, garlic, a pinch of kosher salt, and black pepper, then spread it beside the chicken.
- Bake for 18-25 minutes, until the cheese is golden and the thickest part of the chicken reads 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Remove the chicken and wash the board, knife, and your hands with soap and water before handling other food.
- While the chicken bakes, warm a skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and steaming. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Serve the chicken with the roasted broccoli and cauliflower rice, tasting the vegetables and adjusting with kosher salt and black pepper as needed.
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