Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice

Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice – This deliciously creamy chicken and rice is one of the easiest one pot meals you will ever make!

Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice

Prep time:  5 mins
Cook time:  30 mins
Total time:  35 mins

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• ½ cup half-and-half
• ½ cup (2 oz) freshly grated Parmesan
• handful of parsley, minced

Instructions

1. Heat the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until beginning to soften.
2. Add the diced chicken, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt. Stir; cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is golden on all sides. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add the chicken broth and rice to the pan; stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 18-20 minutes, until rice is cooked and tender. Stir in the half-and-half and Parmesan; serve hot and topped with parsley, if desired.

Notes

• Recipe slightly adapted from The Salty Marshmallow

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