Description
Comforting one-pan creamy parmesan chicken & rice offers a delightful culinary journey through hearty flavors. Home cooks can savor this simple yet satisfying meal that brings warmth and convenience to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (0.5 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsps) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) paprika
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) Italian seasoning
- 1 cup baby spinach
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, preparing for a flavorful culinary journey.
- Generously coat chicken breasts with a robust blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring even seasoning.
- Sear chicken pieces until achieving a golden-brown exterior, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, creating a delectable crust. Transfer to a temporary plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to combine uncooked rice, rich chicken broth, and velvety heavy cream, creating a luxurious base.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let the rice absorb flavors for 15 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking.
- Enhance the dish by incorporating freshly grated Parmesan cheese, aromatic Italian seasoning, and vibrant spinach, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Carefully reintroduce the seared chicken, nestling pieces into the creamy rice mixture. Cover and continue cooking for 5-10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and rice becomes perfectly tender.
- Plate immediately while piping hot, allowing the creamy textures and rich flavors to shine.
Notes
- Opt for chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption without overcooking.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with low-fat milk or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Consider adding extra vegetables like diced bell peppers or mushrooms for increased nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 555 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg