
Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice
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.
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
Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder; set aside.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened (3 minutes).
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Add chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink (5 minutes).
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Stir in Italian seasoning, rice, and chicken broth.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
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
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Cook for a few more minutes until rice absorbs most of the cream. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Serve immediately.
Estimated time: 1 minutes