Stovetop Cheesy Broccoli Rice with Ham

Stovetop Cheesy Broccoli Rice with Ham

Rice, ham, and broccoli all come together in this stove top casserole that's made in one pot in just 30 minutes. It's pure comfort food and the perfect way to use up leftover ham!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 471kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup long-grain white rice not Minute rice
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
16 ounces broccoli florets
2 cups cooked diced ham
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
splash of milk as needed

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
Add the rice and stir to coat. Toast the rice, stirring often, just until it starts to turn golden.
Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, turn heat to low, and cover.
Cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, chop the broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces.
After 10 minutes, add the broccoli and ham to the pot with the rice and cover again. Continue cooking for 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let set for 10 minutes without removing the lid.
Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and add the butter, cheddar, and garlic powder. Stir until well incorporated. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes more.
Stir again and add salt and pepper to taste and a splash of milk if you'd like to thin out the mixture a little bit, if needed.

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Notes

Rice: You'll want to use long grain white rice here. Do not use minute or instant rice as the liquid ratio will be off. I haven't tested this with brown rice.

Veggies: My family loves broccoli so that's what we add here. Shredded zucchini, a can of mixed vegetables, or frozen peas would also work great in this dish.

Protein: Love how easy it is to use leftover ham (or the bag of diced ham from the store), but this is also great for leftover chicken or even ground beef.

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