I really like Better than Bouillon Chicken base in a can (you add water) which can be found right next to regular chicken broth. After the rice has been cooking for a while add your broccoli and let it steam. Finally, when all the liquid has been absorbed by the rice you’re ready ...
*The noodles will soak up the liquid the longer it cooks so you can add milk or chicken broth to thin it out if you need to. *You can also use any pasta you have but egg noodles definitely cook the fastest so you may need more liquid and more time to cook if you use other pasta...
You can of course substitute beef broth for some or all of the water for an even richer version. You could also leave out either the red wine or bourbon, or substitute brandy. Play around with it! I like it best on beef or pork, but go crazy, and let me know what other flavor ...