One Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice
This One Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice comes together in under 25 minutes—perfect for a quick and delicious dinner! Packed with tender chicken, rice, carrots, and more, it's finished with a creamy Parmesan sauce the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast (cut in bite sized pieces)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked white long grain rice
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated if possible)
- Fresh parsley (for top (dried works as well))
Instructions
- In a large saucepan (about 3 quarts) over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the onions and carrots. Cook for about 4 minutes, until it starts to soften.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Then add the chicken. Sprinkle on salt and pepper. Then add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika
- Toss the chicken and occasionally stir until the chicken is golden on each side, about 5 minutes. (But not yet cooked through.)
- Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, return the liquid to a boil and cover tightly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 16-18 minutes or until the rice is cooked and tender.
- Turn the heat off and stir in the heavy cream then the Parmesan cheese. Taste and add more salt, or pepper if desired.
- Top with minced parsley, serve, and enjoy!
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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