CREAMY PARMESAN CHICKEN AND RICE
Course: Main, SideCuisine: AmericanServings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
25
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
1.5 Pounds Chicken Breasts, Cut into 1 inch pieces
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 Large onion, Diced
3 Cloves Garlic, Minced (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
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Parsley for serving, Optional
Directions
- 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.
Notes
- Adapted from Nichole at the Salty Marshmallow – thesaltymarshmallow.com/creamy-parmesan-one-pot-chicken-rice
