Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice

Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice

45 mins
easy
4 servings

A flavorful and comforting creamy chicken and rice dish, perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. This recipe features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce.

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Equipment Needed

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1.00 poundChicken Breasts(Cut into bite-sized cubes)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSweet Paprika
  • 1.00 teaspoonGarlic Powder
  • 1.00 teaspoonOnion Powder
  • 2.00 tablespoonsUnsalted Butter
  • 1.00 largeOnion(Chopped)
  • 3.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 1.00 tablespoonItalian Seasoning
  • 1.00 cupLong Grain Rice(Jasmine rice recommended)
  • 2.00 cupsLow Sodium Chicken Broth
  • Salt(To taste)
  • Black Pepper(To taste)
  • 1.00 cupHeavy Cream
  • 1.00 cupParmesan Cheese(Freshly grated)
  • Fresh Parsley(For garnish)

Instructions

1

Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder; set aside.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened (3 minutes).

Estimated time: 3 minutes

3

Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

4

Add chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink (5 minutes).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Stir in Italian seasoning, rice, and chicken broth.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes without stirring.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

7

Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Cook for a few more minutes until rice absorbs most of the cream. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

9

Garnish with fresh parsley.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve immediately.

Estimated time: 1 minutes