One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice Recipe
This One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice recipe is a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Juicy chicken breasts cooked to perfection with creamy Parmesan rice, all made in one skillet for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Brown chicken in olive oil until golden. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Toast the Rice: Add rice to the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a simmer.
- Cook Chicken and Rice: Return chicken to the skillet, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Finish with Parmesan: Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like peas or carrots for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Make sure to use freshly grated Parmesan for the best creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan Chicken, One-Pan Recipe, Easy Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food
