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.
Author:Laura
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Pan-Frying, Simmering
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Rice:
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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.
Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.
Toast the Rice: Add rice to the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Combine Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
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.
Finish with Parmesan: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure the skillet is covered tightly to cook the rice evenly.
Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).