Description
Make this comforting, all-in-one chicken and rice dish on the stovetop for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. The rice absorbs the broth, creating a rich, creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts (cut into small bite size cubes)
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup rice (long grain, such as Jasmine)
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with the sweet paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Set the seasoned chicken aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Add Italian seasoning, rice, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes without stirring the rice.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for a couple more minutes until the rice absorbs most of the cream. Taste the dish and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe uses long grain rice, like Jasmine, for the best texture.
- Ensure you cover the skillet completely while the rice simmers to cook it evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 120
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