One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice: Easy Comfort Food Delight
This One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice is the perfect easy comfort food that combines tender chicken and creamy rice in one delicious dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in Arborio rice, coating it with the oil, and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat, stir in grated Parmesan cheese, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg