Creamy Chicken and Rice

This one-skillet creamy chicken and rice recipe combines perfectly seared, seasoned chicken chunks with rich, creamy parmesan rice for a comforting meal ready in just 45 minutes. Each bite delivers tender chicken with golden-crisp edges nestled in creamy, flavorful rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create a restaurant-worthy dish that serves 6. The one-pan preparation means minimal cleanup, making this an ideal family dinner option.

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: people

Calories: 425kcal

Cost: $18.64

Equipment

1 Large skillet or cast iron pan with lid
Measuring cups and spoons
1 Sharp knife
1 Cutting board

Ingredients

The Chicken:

2 lbs chicken breasts cut into large chunks
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon olive oil

The Rice:

2 cups long-grain white rice
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 medium onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoon butter
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Season Chicken:

Mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
Coat chicken pieces evenly with seasoning mix

Sear Chicken:

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
Sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden
Remove chicken and set aside

Prepare Base:

In same skillet, melt butter
Sauté onions until translucent (3-4 minutes)
Add garlic, cook 1 minute

Cook Rice:

Add rice, stir to coat with butter
Pour in chicken broth and cream
Bring to simmer
Return chicken to skillet

Finish Dish:

Cover and cook 18-20 minutes until rice is tender
Stir in Parmesan cheese
Let rest 5 minutes
Garnish with parsley

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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