Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken And Rice
Ingredients
-
1 ½
pounds
chicken breasts
, cut into 1 inch pieces
-
¼
cups
butter
-
1
large
onion
, diced
-
3
cloves
garlic
, minced (3 tsp)
-
2
teaspoons
italian seasoning
-
½
teaspoons
pepper
-
1
teaspoon
salt
-
2 ½
cups
chicken broth
-
1
cup
long grain white rice
-
½
cups
heavy cream
-
½
cups
parmesan cheese
, freshly grated
-
parsley for serving
(optional)
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until beginning to soften.
- Add the diced chicken to the pan along with the Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt.
- Cook and stir for 5 minutes until chicken is golden on all sides.
- Add the garlic and cook for one more minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken broth and rice to the pan and stir.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low.
- Cover with a lid and simmer for 17-20 minutes, until rice is completely tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan. Serve immediately topped with parsley if desired.