Chicken and Rice (One Pot!)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
divided
- 1 yellow onion
diced
- 3 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 ½ lbs. chicken breast
diced
- Salt/Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
see notes
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked white long grain rice
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
freshly grated
- 2 cups spinach
roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Directions
- 1
Note: A 3-quart saucepan or Dutch oven with a tight fitting lid is highly recommended for this recipe.
- 2
Pat the cubed chicken completely dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsps. butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and toss to coat. Soften for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Increase heat to medium-high and add the chicken and remaining butter. Toss to coat and let it sit, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes to get a golden sear on one side. Toss and let it sear for 3 more minutes.
- 5
Add the wine and let it reduce for 3 more minutes, until just a little liquid remains. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom and sides of the pot with the wine, this will make the dish more flavorful.
- 6
Add the seasonings for the rice. Add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Add the rice and submerge it into the liquid. Return to a boil and cover tightly.
- 7
Reduce to a gentle simmer (medium-low), and let the rice steam for 15 minutes. Check on it, if the liquid is gone and the rice is cooked, turn heat off. If not, simmer 5 more minutes, then taste-test for doneness.
- 8
Optional: You may choose to remove it from the heat and let it sit with the lid on for 10 minutes. This makes the rice extra fluffy, and allows any rice stuck to the bottom of the pot to release naturally. Refrain from stirring as this will release starch and make it sticky.
- 9
Set the heat to low and add the half in half in small splashes, stirring it in gently. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir to incorporate.
- 10
Add the spinach and stir to combine. Let the spinach wilt and the sauce thicken for 3 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and serve!
Chicken and Rice (One Pot!)
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About this Recipe
Tired of juggling multiple pots and pans for dinner? This one-pot Chicken and Rice recipe offers a deliciously creamy, comforting meal with minimal cleanup, making weeknights wonderfully easy. It’s a complete meal featuring tender chicken and a luscious Garlic Parmesan cream sauce that’s sure to become a family favorite.
The magic of this dish lies in its single-pot preparation, which allows all the savory flavors to meld together beautifully on your stovetop. The rich Garlic Parmesan cream sauce, infused with Italian seasoning and a touch of dry white wine, perfectly coats every grain of long-grain rice and tender piece of diced chicken breast. It’s a simple technique that delivers deep, satisfying flavor.
Expect a wonderfully creamy and incredibly flavorful dish where succulent pieces of chicken are enveloped in a velvety Garlic Parmesan sauce. The rice cooks up perfectly, absorbing all the aromatic seasonings and broth, while fresh spinach is stirred in at the end to add a touch of color and earthy freshness. This is a truly comforting meal that feels indulgent, yet comes together with surprising ease, promising a satisfying experience for everyone at the table.
This versatile recipe is easy to adapt to your pantry or preferences. For added nutrition, consider folding in other quick-cooking vegetables like chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or frozen peas alongside the spinach. If you prefer to skip the dry white wine, simply replace it with an equal amount of chicken broth for a similar depth of flavor. You can also experiment with different dried herbs to tweak the overall profile, though the Italian seasoning and oregano are key for this classic taste.
This hearty one-pot Chicken and Rice is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with family. Serve it straight from the pot, perhaps with a simple side salad to complete the spread.