Description
Creamy Parmesan One-Pot Chicken and Rice is a warm, comforting dish that combines succulent chicken, rich Parmesan cheese, and fluffy rice in a single pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish is simple to prepare and offers an irresistible flavor profile that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With minimal cleanup required, you can focus on enjoying the moments around the table instead of stressing in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain basmati rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot. Cook until golden brown on both sides (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in rice and toast lightly for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice absorbs liquid completely and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg