One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice
One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice is the ultimate weeknight comfort food that combines tender chicken, creamy rice, and vibrant spinach into a deliciously satisfying dish. All cooked in a single pan, this recipe not only saves you time on cleanup but also delivers a rich and savory flavor that will have your family asking for seconds. Perfect for busy evenings, this meal offers a cozy dinner experience that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or thawed frozen spinach)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear each side until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add rice to the skillet, stirring to coat with garlic flavors. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return seared chicken breasts to the skillet along with any juices. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- Remove cover, pour in heavy cream, and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over everything. Mix gently until well combined.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg