Description
Hearty one-pan creamy parmesan chicken & rice delivers comfort through rich, cheesy flavors and simple preparation. Savory ingredients combine effortlessly, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup rice (long-grain white)
- 2 cups (16 fl oz) chicken broth
- 1 cup (8 fl oz) heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 onion (small, finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Parsley (fresh, chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Protein: Season chicken breasts thoroughly with salt and pepper, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a golden-brown crust on chicken by cooking 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Build Aromatics: Reduce heat and sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic, stirring to prevent burning and develop a fragrant base.
- Toast Rice: Introduce rice to the skillet, gently toasting until grains turn golden and release a nutty aroma.
- Create Liquid Base: Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, stirring to blend ingredients into a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, partially submerging in the rice mixture. Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken reaches perfect doneness.
- Finish and Enhance: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the dish, stirring until completely melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and plate immediately, preserving the dish’s optimal temperature and creamy consistency.
Notes
- Optimize Chicken Searing: Brown chicken on medium-high heat to lock in juices and develop a flavorful golden crust, which enhances overall dish depth.
- Rice Toasting Technique: Gently toast rice grains before adding liquid to release nutty flavors and prevent clumping, creating a more complex taste profile.
- Moisture Management: Keep skillet covered during simmering to trap steam, ensuring rice cooks evenly and chicken remains tender and succulent.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Add Parmesan off heat to prevent separation and achieve a smooth, creamy sauce that coats every bite perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 687
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg