Description
Whip up One Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken Rice for a deliciously simple dinner that comes together faster than you can set the table. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this dish delivers comfort on a plate without creating a mountain of dishes to wash afterward.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
Grains:
- 1 cup rice
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cheese and Spices:
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan at medium temperature (350°F), creating a smooth cooking surface.
- Sprinkle your chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder, ensuring even coverage.
- Sear the seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Flip the chicken and cook an additional 5-7 minutes, checking that internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate, keeping it warm and juicy.
- Add 1 cup rice directly to the same pan, stirring for 2 minutes to lightly toast and enhance flavor.
- Pour 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream into the pan, gently mixing rice with liquid.
- Return chicken to the pan, nestling pieces into the rice mixture.
- Cover the pan and reduce heat to low, simmering for 20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Sprinkle ½ cup grated parmesan cheese over the dish, stirring until cheese melts completely.
- Chop fresh parsley and scatter across the top for a bright, fresh garnish.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for safe cooking.
- Toasting rice before adding liquid helps develop a nutty, richer flavor and prevents clumping.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk and reduce parmesan quantity.
- Let the dish rest 5 minutes after cooking to allow rice to absorb remaining liquid and become perfectly fluffy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 34-36 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg