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Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice

This comforting one-pan dish brings together tender chicken, creamy parmesan rice, and savory herbs for a hearty and flavorful dinner. It's simple enough for a weeknight but satisfying enough to serve to guests.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, One-Pot Meals, Weeknight Meals
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts cubed
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary crumbled
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long grain white rice not quick cooking
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook until beginning to soften, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Add the cubed chicken to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Cook until golden on all sides, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the chicken broth and rice. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
  • Simmer until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15–20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan until creamy.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra parmesan if desired.

Notes

This dish reheats beautifully and can be made with leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker version. For a bit of heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes with the herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal
Keyword chicken and rice, Creamy Chicken, easy skillet meal, garlic parmesan, one-pan dinner
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