Description
This One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice recipe is a delicious and easy stovetop meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful Parmesan cheese, and creamy rice in a single skillet. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Rice:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet. Cook chicken until lightly browned.
- Cook Aromatics: Add onion, cook until softened, then add garlic.
- Add Rice and Liquid: Stir in rice, broth, cream, seasonings, and bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in Parmesan until creamy, let sit before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can use brown rice, adjusting liquid and cooking time. Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
