Description
Creamy Chicken and Rice is a comforting and flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, fragrant rice, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, all cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Rice:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup long-grain rice, such as Jasmine
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken: Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in Italian seasoning, rice, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cream and Parmesan. Cook until rice absorbs most of the cream. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch.
- Do not disturb the lid while the rice is steaming.
- Season the dish at the end to adjust salt levels.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
