Description
Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This easy-to-make dish features succulent chicken cooked with fluffy rice in a rich, creamy parmesan sauce—all prepared in just one pot for minimal cleanup. With its delightful flavors and simple preparation, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Customize it by adding your choice of vegetables or adjusting the seasonings to suit your taste.
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
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add diced chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add rice; mix well.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 17-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg