One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice Recipe
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful one-pan meal with this recipe for creamy Parmesan chicken and rice. Tender chicken pieces are cooked with aromatic onions, garlic, and creamy Parmesan sauce, all simmered together with rice for a deliciously satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
Creamy Sauce:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add chicken, season, and cook until browned.
- Prepare the Base: Sauté onions, add garlic, then stir in uncooked rice to coat with flavors.
- Simmer: Pour in chicken broth, simmer until rice is tender.
- Add Creamy Mixture: Stir in cream and Parmesan until chicken is cooked and sauce is creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Consider adding spinach or peas for extra color and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
