Description
Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice is the ultimate weeknight dinner that marries tender chicken with fluffy rice in a luscious, creamy sauce. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up this comforting dish that’s perfect for busy families or special occasions. The rich flavors of parmesan and heavy cream blend seamlessly with juicy chicken and savory broth, making it a satisfying meal everyone will love. With minimal cleanup required—thanks to the one-pot cooking method—this recipe is as practical as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Add diced chicken, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken broth and rice; stir to combine well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 17-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until fully incorporated. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg