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Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 45min
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup long-grain white rice 🍚
2 cups chicken broth 🍲
1 cup heavy cream πŸ₯›
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese πŸ§€
1 small onion, finely chopped πŸ§…
3 cloves garlic, minced πŸ§„
2 tablespoons olive oil πŸ«’
Salt and pepper to taste πŸ§‚
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿


Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides until golden. Remove from the skillet and set aside. πŸ—

2️⃣ SautΓ© Aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic. SautΓ© until fragrant and translucent. πŸ§„πŸ§…

3️⃣ Toast the Rice: Add rice to the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. 🍚

4️⃣ Combine Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer. 🍲πŸ₯›

5️⃣ Cook Chicken and Rice: Return chicken to the skillet, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. ⏳

6️⃣ Finish with Parmesan: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. πŸ§€πŸ§‚

7️⃣ Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. 🌿🍽️

  • Prep Time: 15min
  • Cook Time: 30min

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450 Kcal