Description
This One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, creamy rice, and a savory parmesan sauce come together in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze. It’s a wholesome meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken thighs or breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add diced onion and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the Rice: Add rice to the skillet and stir to coat it in the flavors. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet, placing it on top of the rice. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Make It Creamy: Remove the chicken once more and stir heavy cream and Parmesan cheese into the rice. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the creamy rice over the top.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Adjust cooking time as needed.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add vegetables like spinach or peas for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg