Description
Indulge in a delightful and satisfying meal with our One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice. This quick and easy recipe brings together tender chicken breasts, creamy Parmesan cheese, and fragrant rice, all cooked in one skillet for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish is rich in flavor and sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a comforting dinner that feels both homey and special. Enjoy the creamy goodness paired with your favorite sides or garnished with fresh herbs for an added touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, 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, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides until golden; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Add rice to the pan; toast for another 2-3 minutes while stirring.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg