Cheesy Broccoli Rice

Lovely as a main meal...or a side dish. Thank you Bunnys Warm Oven

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
Small head of broccoli, steamed and roughly chopped
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
splash of milk, as needed

• 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 15 - 20 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from the heat and add the butter, broccoli, cheddar, and garlic powder. 
• Stir until well incorporated. 
• Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Stir again and add salt and pepper to taste and a splash of milk if you'd like to thin out the texture a little bit.