One-pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice Recipe
This one-pan creamy parmesan chicken & rice recipe is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal, featuring tender chicken, creamy rice, and parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add rice and stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- For extra veggies, add spinach or mushrooms while cooking the rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg