Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice
Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice - This deliciously creamy chicken and rice is one of the easiest one pot meals you will ever make! Juicy chicken and rice are cooked together in a buttery broth then mixed up with cream and parmesan cheese for a luscious 30 minute one pan dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ poundschicken breasts, (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 4 tablespoonsbutter
- 1 largeonion, (diced)
- 3 clovesgarlic, (minced (3 teaspoons))
- 2 teaspoonsitalian seasoning
- ½ teaspoonpepper
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 2 ½ cupschicken broth
- 1 cuplong grain white rice
- ½ cupheavy cream
- ½ cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
- parsley for serving, (optional)
Directions
- 1
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until beginning to soften.
- 2
Add the diced chicken to the pan along with the Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt.
- 3
Cook and stir for 5 minutes until chicken is golden on all sides.
- 4
Add the garlic and cook for one more minute, stirring constantly.
- 5
Add the chicken broth and rice to the pan and stir.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low.
- 7
Cover with a lid and simmer for 17-20 minutes, until rice is completely tender.
- 8
Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan. Serve immediately topped with parsley if desired.