One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice
Enjoy a quick and delicious dinner with our One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice, featuring tender chicken and creamy rice, all cooked in a single pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cuplong-grain white rice
- 2 cupschicken broth
- 1 cupheavy cream
- 1 cupgrated parmesan cheese
- 1 smallonion, finely chopped
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides until golden. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 2
Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- 3
Toast the Rice: Add rice to the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 4
Combine Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- 5
Cook Chicken and Rice: Return chicken to the skillet, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- 6
Finish with Parmesan: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- 7
Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.