Start by sautéing onions in two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Once onions have started to soften, increase heat to medium-high and add chicken to pan.

Brown chicken breast pieces, then add minced garlic and cook for about 2 more minutes.

Push chicken to one side of the pan and add additional tablespoon of olive oil to other side.

Saute uncooked rice in olive oil until rice starts to take on a golden color, 2-3 minutes.

Add chicken broth, cottage cheese and lemon juice to a blender and blend until smooth.

Pour broth mixture into pan, bring to a boil, and stir to combine.

Reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook chicken and rice mixture covered for about 12 minutes.

While chicken and rice are cooking, remove florets from broccoli, cutting into bite-sized pieces.

Stir in broccoli and continue cooking covered another 8 minutes on low, or until broccoli and rice are both tender.

Sprinkle cheese on top, place cover back on the pan and let cheese melt, 2-3 minutes.

Top with chopped parsley and lemon zest.