One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice
One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice is a quick, 40-minute meal featuring tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, all cooked together in one skillet for easy cleanup.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- 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 (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant.
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir for 2-3 minutes to lightly toast it.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well. This is where the rice will cook directly in the flavorful liquid, which makes it tender and creamy. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover tightly, and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and the sauce becomes creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 1095kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 110gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 349mgSodium: 1125mgPotassium: 1811mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1093IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 312mgIron: 5mg
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