Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice
This easy, creamy One Pot Chicken and Rice is a 30 minute weeknight miracle! Tender chicken and fluffy rice simmer in a rich, garlic Parmesan sauce; all in one skillet for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1m inch pieces
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain white rice jasmine or basmati
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion; cook 2-3 mins until softened.
- Brown Chicken: Add chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 5 mins, stirring, until chicken is browned.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic; cook 1 min until fragrant.
- Cook Rice: Pour in chicken broth, scrape up browned bits. Stir in rice. Bring to boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to medium low, cover tightly. Simmer 17-20 mins (do not lift lid) until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
- Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Rice: Do not use instant rice. Long grain white rice works best.
- Cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan melts smoothest. Pre grated may cause graininess.
- Don't Peek: Keep lid on while rice simmers for even cooking.