Description
Enjoy a quick and delicious dinner with our One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice, featuring tender chicken and creamy rice, all cooked in a single pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides until golden. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Toast the Rice: Add rice to the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook Chicken and Rice: Return chicken to the skillet, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Finish with Parmesan: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is covered tightly to cook the rice evenly.
- Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pan / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort food, American-inspired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 Serving
- Calories: 634
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1049mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g