Description
Creamy Parmesan Chicken Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce and perfectly cooked rice. This one-pan meal is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, offering a delightful blend of savory flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its easy preparation and satisfying taste, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on each side (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine Rice and Chicken: Add uncooked rice and seared chicken back to the skillet. Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Add Spinach: Just before serving, fold in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg