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One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice - Easy Recipes

This one-pan creamy Parmesan chicken and rice is the ultimate comfort food! Perfect for busy nights, it’s one of those easy recipes you’ll make again and again.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, chicken and rice, dinner recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, one-pan meals, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add onion and sauté until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in uncooked rice, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and stir gently until creamy.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine when sautéing the onion. You can also swap Parmesan with Asiago or Pecorino Romano for a different twist.