Description
Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, creamy broth, and perfectly cooked rice, all in one convenient pot. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this easy recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. The rich flavors of parmesan cheese meld beautifully with the buttery broth, making every bite a comforting delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, diced
- 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
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add diced chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until chicken is golden.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Pour in chicken broth and rice; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cover and let it simmer for 17-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg