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Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice

Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice
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Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice is a comforting, flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious creamy Parmesan sauce with fluffy long-grain white rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, this dish combines effortless preparation with family-friendly taste and versatility for meal prep or creative variations.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Grains

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked

Dairy

  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Liquids

  • 2 cups chicken broth

Aromatics & Herbs

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant and softened, creating a savory base for the sauce.
  3. Combine Rice and Liquids: Add uncooked rice to the skillet, stirring to coat it well in the butter and aromatics. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits for extra flavor.
  4. Simmer and Cook: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the rice mixture. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, allowing the rice to cook fully and the chicken to absorb the creamy sauce.
  5. Finish with Parmesan: Once the rice and chicken are cooked, sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the dish. Gently stir to melt the cheese into the sauce, creating a rich, creamy texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh Parmesan cheese for best melting and flavor; pre-grated may contain anti-caking agents.
  • Keep the lid on while simmering to trap steam and help rice cook evenly.
  • Remove chicken from heat slightly early to prevent dryness as it will continue cooking with residual heat.
  • Lightly toast the rice with aromatics to deepen flavor before adding liquids.
  • Adjust liquid ratios as needed based on rice type for perfect creaminess.

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