Description
A creamy, flavorful Simple Chicken and Rice One Pot Meal featuring tender chicken, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and perfectly cooked rice for an easy family dinner.
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning, divided
½ tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
2½ cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
¾ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add chicken broth and uncooked rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
6. Return chicken to the skillet and add remaining seasoning and onion powder.
7. Stir well, season to taste, and serve hot.
Notes
Add peas, mushrooms, or spinach for extra nutrition and color.
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter option.
Add crushed red pepper flakes for spice.
Store leftovers for 3 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.
Reheat with a splash of broth or milk to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg