One-pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice Recipe
One-pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice is a hearty, comforting dish featuring tender chicken, creamy rice, and a savory Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines simple ingredients into a flavorful one-pot meal that's sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (cut into strips or chunks)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine while sautéing the onion and garlic.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- Adjust cream and Parmesan to taste for a richer or lighter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg