Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful meal with this One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice recipe. Juicy chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a creamy Parmesan sauce with tender white rice, all in one skillet for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
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 in olive oil over medium-high heat, then 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 tightly, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Finish with Parmesan: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until creamy. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is covered tightly to cook the rice evenly.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: One-Pan, Creamy Parmesan, Chicken and Rice, Skillet Recipe