Season chicken breast with seasonings. Set a carbon steel skillet on medium high heat and once hot add the chicken. Cook for 6 – 8 minutes or until the edges of the chicken are seared and the chicken has been cooked through. Set the chicken aside.
Reduce the heat to medium, then add olive oil, onion and garlic. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes until the onions turn brown and translucent.
Add the coconut milk, water and cheese and continuously stir to melt the cheese and thicken into a sauce. Sprinkle in smoked paprika for added flavor. Let it gently simmer for 2-3 minutes before adding the rice and broccoli. Pro-tip: for the best results with broccoli, lightly steam it in the microwave for 2 minutes before adding to the recipe.
Fold everything together and add more liquid (water, broth or coconut milk) as needed for consistency. Lastly fold in the cooked chicken and cook on low heat for 1 -3 minutes in order to soften the broccoli.
Season to taste with sea salt & pepper.
Garnish and enjoy!