Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice, an easy yet impressive dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. In just 40 minutes, this one-skillet meal combines juicy chicken breasts with creamy, garlic-infused rice, all enriched with the delightful taste of Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown both sides of the chicken until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add rice and toast for a few minutes until lightly golden.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the browned chicken to the skillet, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until fully cooked (20–25 minutes).
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg