Easy Chicken with almonds

1 cup uncooked white rice 2 cups water 1 head broccoli, cut into florets 3 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 2 (10.75 ounce) cans[...]

1 tablespoon butter 1/2 medium onion , finely chopped 1 small green apple , peeled, cored and finely diced 1 garlic clove , finely chopped 1 tablespoon[...]