Description
Discover the perfect weeknight dinner with this Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice recipe. Tender chicken pieces are simmered in a velvety Parmesan-enriched sauce alongside fluffy rice, creating a comforting one-pot meal that’s quick, satisfying, and full of flavor. Ideal for busy families, this dish offers a rich, cheesy texture without extra dishes, making it a go-to recipe for easy, delicious home cooking. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness that warms the soul. Pair with a side sal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3‑4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add diced chicken and brown on all sides, about 5‑6 minutes.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18‑20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lower‑fat version
- replace half of the heavy cream with low‑fat milk. Use brown rice for extra texture
- adding more broth and extending cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Comfort
- Method: One‑pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice, easy chicken rice recipe, one pot chicken dinner, creamy parmesan dinner, quick weeknight meals, comfort food chicken