Cheesy Broccoli Rice

Ingredients

1 Tbs olive oil

1 small onion, finely diced

1 tsp minced garlic

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup jasmine rice

1/3 cup additional liquid (milk or broth, milk is preferred)

2 Tbs butter

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 1/2 cups finely chopped broccoli (I used frozen broccoli and microwaved it for half the recommended cooking time before chopping - this worked great!)

1/2 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (original recipe called for 1 cup but I thought 1/2 cup was plenty)

Instructions 

1. Heat olive oil in a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat, add chopped onion and minced garlic and saute 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. In the same pan, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.

3. Add the rice, cover and reduce temp to low, stirring occasionally. After the rice has simmered for 12 minutes remove lid and stir well.

4. Add in the butter, 1/3 cup milk/additional liquid, salt and pepper and chopped broccoli. 

5. Cook on low an additional 6-8 minutes until rice is cooked and broccoli is to desired tenderness. 

6. Turn off heat, stir in cheese and serve. Enjoy!