Description
Succulent One Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice delivers comfort on a plate, blending Italian-inspired flavors with simple cooking magic. Creamy, cheesy goodness meets tender chicken in a single skillet that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Dairy:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, small, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Grains and Liquid:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Herbs and Spices:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper for robust flavor enhancement.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into hot skillet, searing until rich golden-brown crust develops on each side, approximately 4-5 minutes per surface. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Within the same skillet, gently sauté diced onions and fragrant garlic until translucent and aromatic, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Introduce uncooked rice into the skillet, gently stirring to lightly toast grains and develop deeper nutty undertones.
- Stream chicken broth into the skillet, allowing liquid to reach a gentle, rolling simmer.
- Nestle previously seared chicken breasts back into the rice mixture, covering skillet and allowing contents to cook undisturbed for 15 minutes at low heat.
- Drizzle heavy cream and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese into the skillet, stirring gently until rice transforms into a luxuriously creamy consistency and reaches tender perfection, approximately 5 minutes.
- Finish the dish with a vibrant garnish of freshly chopped parsley, serving immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for more tender and juicy meat, especially if cooking for those who prefer darker meat cuts.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and create a healthier version of the dish.
- For gluten-free adaptation, ensure all ingredients like Parmesan are certified gluten-free and verify broth ingredients.
- Create a lighter version by substituting heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half, reducing overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 575 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg