Description
This Creamy Parmesan One-Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that comes together easily in one pan. Tender chicken, creamy Parmesan sauce, and fluffy rice make for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Base:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
Creamy Sauce:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown chicken pieces, then set aside.
- Sauté Base: Sauté onion until translucent, add garlic, then rice to slightly toast.
- Cook Rice: Pour in broth, add thyme, simmer covered for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cooked chicken, cream, Parmesan, and peas; cook until creamy. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and meltability.
- Swap in broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms for added veggies.
- This recipe works well with rotisserie chicken as a shortcut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
