Description
Enjoy a hassle-free dinner with One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice, the ultimate solution for busy weeknights. This delightful dish combines tender chicken breasts with creamy, cheesy rice in just one skillet, ensuring minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. In about 40 minutes, you can serve a meal that’s both satisfying and perfect for family gatherings or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 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 for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Toast the rice in the skillet for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg