Description
A comforting and creamy one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts, savory Parmesan cheese, and fluffy white rice cooked in a rich, flavorful broth.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Rice:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics: In the same pan, cook onion until softened, then add garlic and rice.
- Add Liquid: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a simmer.
- Cook: Nestle chicken back into the pan, cover, and cook until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Finish: Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Option to use chicken thighs or pre-shredded rotisserie chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
