Description
This One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice recipe is a comforting and delicious dish that is easy to make and perfect for a cozy family dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are cooked with flavorful rice in a creamy Parmesan sauce, creating a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Rice: In the same skillet, add the rice, chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Cook the Dish: Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice mixture. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the chicken is tender.
- Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like peas or broccoli to the dish for extra nutrition.
- Make sure to use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
