Description
Creamy Parmesan One-Pot Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any dinner table. This simple yet delicious dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich creamy sauce, complemented by fluffy rice infused with savory flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot meal is easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter, chop garlic finely, and measure rice and broth.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side).
- Stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add rice and mix well.
- Slowly add chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot to incorporate flavor.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted through.
- Top with chopped herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg