Creamy Parmesan One-Pot Chicken and Rice
Creamy Parmesan One-Pot Chicken and Rice is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken and fluffy rice in a rich, velvety sauce. This easy one-pot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering maximum flavor with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from pot.
- Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Scrape up any browned bits for added flavor.
- Stir in long-grain rice and dried herbs for about 2 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted.
- Pour in chicken broth while stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and nestle the chicken back in the pot. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove lid and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider sautéing onions along with the garlic or adding vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth.