One-pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice Recipe
This one-pan creamy Parmesan chicken & rice recipe is a comforting, family-friendly dish featuring juicy chicken, creamy Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked rice. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add rice, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Nestle chicken breasts back into the skillet on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 20–25 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Swap white rice with brown rice; increase cooking time accordingly.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + 1 cup rice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg