Description
A comforting and balanced broccoli cheddar rice cup packed with protein and fiber, featuring tender broccoli, fluffy rice, and creamy melted cheddar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or white rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets, chopped
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast or cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions if not already prepared.
- Steam broccoli until tender and chop into small pieces.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cooked rice, broccoli, and chicken (or cottage cheese).
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Stir the yogurt mixture into the rice mixture.
- Add shredded cheddar and mix gently.
- Microwave for 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway through, until heated and cheese is melted.
- Stir again and serve warm.
Notes
- Use brown rice for extra fiber.
- Add black beans for a vegetarian protein option.
- Add a splash of milk when reheating to maintain creaminess.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Avoid freezing due to dairy texture changes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
