One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice
A comforting, one-pan dish featuring succulent chicken breasts and creamy Parmesan rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless and 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, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Toast the rice in the skillet for a couple of minutes.
- Combine chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes.
- Finish with grated Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra creaminess, use high-quality Parmesan cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
