One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice
A quick and comforting dish that combines creamy chicken and fluffy rice all in one skillet, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb (650g) chicken breasts, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 2 1/2 cups (750ml) chicken stock
- 1 cup white rice (long grain or basmati)
- 1/2 cup (125ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with paprika and set aside.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add diced chicken, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt; cook for 5 minutes until chicken is golden on all sides.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in chicken stock and rice; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan.
Notes
Allow the rice to absorb the chicken stock completely for the best texture. For extra creaminess, feel free to add more heavy cream or Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg