Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe
This Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice dish is a comforting and satisfying meal that is easy to make with simple ingredients. Tender chicken pieces cooked with rice in a creamy Parmesan sauce – all in one pot for easy cleanup!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken and Rice:
- 1.5 Pounds Chicken Breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Large Onion, diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced (about 3 Teaspoons)
- 2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 1/2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Cup Long Grain White Rice
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Parsley for serving, optional
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until beginning to soften.
- Add the diced chicken to the pan along with the Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt.
- Cook and stir for 5 minutes until chicken is golden on all sides.
- Add the garlic and cook for one more minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken broth and rice to the pan and stir.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Cover with a lid and simmer for 17-20 minutes until rice is completely tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan. Serve immediately topped with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: One Pot, Chicken and Rice, Creamy Parmesan, Easy Dinner