Description
This Creamy Chicken and Rice recipe is a comforting and flavorful one-pan meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce come together in this easy-to-make dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (such as Jasmine), rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook Chicken: Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in Italian seasoning, rice, and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes without stirring.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for a couple of minutes, or until the rice absorbs most of the cream. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Rice: Rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
- Cooking: Do not lift the lid or stir the rice during the 15-minute simmering time.
- Seasoning: Season with salt and pepper at the end of cooking, as the chicken broth and Parmesan cheese already contain salt.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 600kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
