You can cook the rice in the pot; however, this will add to the cooking time. After you cook the onions, garlic, and chicken, remove the chicken and add 1.5 uncooked rinsed brown rice into the pot. Pour in 3 cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth), bring to a boil, and then cover and cook for about 30 - 40 minutes until the rice is tender. If the rice is still firm, add a little more broth and cook until tender. Add the chicken pieces back to the pot and stir the broccoli and cheese into the rice. Cook for about 5-10 minutes or until hot.