Description
Succulent one-pan creamy parmesan chicken & rice brings Italian comfort to midweek dinners. Elegant ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Rice and Liquid Base:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) long-grain white rice
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet with olive oil heated to medium temperature, seasoning chicken breasts with a blend of salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
- Create a golden-brown exterior on chicken by searing each side for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a temporary plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to caramelize onions and release garlic’s aromatic qualities, then introduce rice and toast for 1-2 minutes to enhance flavor depth.
- Integrate chicken broth and heavy cream into the rice mixture, gently stirring to create a uniform liquid base and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Carefully nestle seared chicken back into the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low, allowing the dish to slowly cook for 20-25 minutes until rice reaches perfect tenderness and chicken completes its cooking process.
- Elevate the dish’s richness by incorporating Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts completely and creates a luxurious, creamy consistency, then fine-tune seasoning to personal preference.
- Enhance presentation by sprinkling fresh parsley over the dish and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for more tender, juicy meat that stays moist during cooking.
- Toast rice briefly before adding liquid to enhance nutty flavors and prevent clumping.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning to taste.
- Create a gluten-free version by using cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 595 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg