One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice – Delicious, creamy, cheesy chicken and rice recipe is made in one pan to nourish your body and please your palate. If that’s not enough, this meal is ready in less than 25 minutes – This chicken and rice recipe is dinner perfection!
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Ingredients list for the Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice
- 1 1/2 lb (650g) chicken breasts, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 2 1/2 cups (750ml) chicken stock
- 1 cup white rice (long grain or basmati)
- 1/2 cup (125ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Parsley for garnish, optional
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Chicken and rice recipe
We found that the key to a flavorful chicken and rice dish is properly searing the chicken pieces like little golden nuggets. This brings up an incredible flavor that will infuse the whole dish when adding rice and chicken stock. So avoid moving the chicken bites too much in the pan, let them sit, and get a nice sear before tossing them to brown the other sides.
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Directions
How to make creamy chicken and rice:
1. Season diced chicken with paprika. Toss quickly to coat the chicken pieces and set aside on a plate.
2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion for 2-3 minutes, until translucent.
3. Add diced chicken to the pan along with the Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes until chicken is golden on all sides, stirring regularly.
4. Add garlic to the skillet, cook for one more minute, then stir in chicken stock and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until rice is cooked and completely tender.
5. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve the chicken and rice immediately, sprinkled with fresh chopped parsley and more parmesan. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the chicken and rice recipe
This one-pan creamy parmesan chicken and rice recipe is full of rich flavors with both chicken, cream, and parmesan all cooked in one skillet for quick, easy prep and cleanup. It will remind you of a delicious chicken risotto!
- Remove chicken breasts from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before dicing, bring them close to room temperature.
- We use boneless and skinless chicken breasts because they render less fat and are easier to cut up. Feel free to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.
How and how long to keep the creamy parmesan chicken and rice leftovers?
You can keep the creamy parmesan chicken and rice leftovers for up to 2 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Reheat with a few drops of water to loosen the sauce.
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- Garlic Chicken Thighs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
- Garlic Mushrooms Chicken Casserole with Parmesan
- Creamy Baked Fajita Chicken Casserole
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Dee
2025-01-26 15:18:31
This sounds good, though I did season the chicken with salt, not just paprika. It was a little bland without some added.
Jen
2025-01-20 19:49:10
This is the most amazing recipe. It is a staple in my kitchen and I make it way more often than I should. It’s so easy and so, so delicious. I do not adjust a thing except we always double the recipe for leftovers. Thank you for our favorite dinner!!
Hailey
2024-10-28 21:20:21
Really yummy! I will say rice takes long to cook, mine cocked for about 30 mins till it was tender
Pam
2024-09-08 08:31:39
Made this last night, so good! Will definitely be adding to my meals.
Char
2024-08-20 21:08:00
We really enjoyed this recipe! I might add some mushrooms next time, but it was good as is. I’m looking for some recipes I can freeze for my daughter to have once she has her baby. Could this be frozen?
Flora
2024-04-21 19:12:16
I made this once before. This time I had rotisserie chicken I needed to use up so I added that instead of raw chicken and it was just as delicious! Saved a few minutes too. This is a favorite ❤️
John clyde
2024-02-19 22:59:19
Simple to follow and delicious 😋 my kind of recipe
Jen
2024-02-15 14:10:36
Oh my goodness. This is the BEST DISH EVER! The first time I made it, it instantly became a household favorite. It’s so creamy and delicious. I also love how easy to make, and I love that it’s ACTUALLY a one pot dish! 10/10 thank you for this amazing recipe
Stephanie
2023-11-04 19:36:57
Even more delicious than I expected and very easy to make! I cut the recipe in half for 2 and had great results. Will be adding this recipe to our regular rotation.
Pamela
2023-09-01 20:20:51
Easy, delicious, one pan. You will not regret making this!!
Daymien
2023-08-24 23:37:34
As a new learner in the kitchen, I will say this is exceptionally easy to make. I did substitute the paprika and onions with lemon pepper and it was the first approved meal I made for my extremely picky dad. He couldn’t get enough and neither could I. Can’t wait to make it again!
Jane
2023-05-25 20:17:45
This was great, I used smoked paprika and served with asparagus!
Janet
2023-05-07 20:11:26
Very good, will do it again - added peas to it.
Star
2023-05-01 20:08:40
Super easy and I love to make extra and freeze it for a quick meal when I don’t want to cook
Ashley Weaver
2023-04-21 14:24:50
I like this, it’s really good. I added mushrooms and served it with broccoli. Even my kids like it. What a weeknight win!
Natalie
2023-04-06 22:19:44
I have made this recipe several times. It's a family favorite. So delicious, I highly recommend it!
Crissy
2023-03-25 23:39:31
This was delicious! I love one pot meals! A definite make again!
KRB
2023-03-24 19:34:36
So I definitely followed the instructions, but this came out runnier than I hoped. I even let it sit a little to thicken, but to no avail. The flavor was good, but just didn't like the consistency.
Pam
2023-03-22 18:39:01
Very good, easy, and quick. Maybe half hour start to finish. I added finely diced celery with the onions. Would be good with broccoli added in.
Vickie Smallwood
2023-01-09 09:31:17
I searched for a quick and easy meal for dinner on Sunday, 1-8-2023 and found this receipe. It was flavorful, quick and easy. My family loved it a d went back for seconds, My husband went back for 3rds. He asked that I add muchrooms in it and we had steamed broccoli for a side. Great meal amd will cook it again. I amy up the recipe to 2 times the ingredients next time. I see that there are other similar recipts and will use this dite more often, expecially on the weeknights!
Chrystal
2022-11-29 16:53:48
One of my family's favorite dishes! It's so easy and so delicious. I add broccoli to mine just to add some veggies into the meal.
Caroline
2022-11-03 18:43:52
So easy and so good!
Tommy
2022-09-15 18:39:54
This dish is AWESOME love, love love!!!
Christin Vachon
2022-09-07 18:29:33
I have had this pinned for some time now and decided to give it a go tonight. So easy and quick. Flavorful. This will definitely be going on my meal rotation list.
RACHEL
2022-04-13 20:38:05
This is great recipe! Love how quick it comes together! I have made it several times and the whole family loves it! I often substitute cream fraiche for heavy cream and it turns out great!
Bridgette
2022-02-24 21:55:07
This was a huge hit with everyone! I added peas at the end to add a veggie. It was sooooo good! And quick and easy
Emily W
2021-11-13 11:35:25
We love this! It’s been a consistent menu item for months now (I just kept forgetting to review). I often sub in orzo for rice, because we really like that texture. My husband likes his with Tony’s More Spice sprinkled generously on top. I like it too, but I also love the original flavor sooo much, so my plate is usually half and half. Our toddler gobbles it down too!! She’s almost two now, and this has been one thing she’s liked every time.
Lisa Paramore
2021-09-01 15:58:28
Amazing !! So delicious this one pot meal will be one of our favorite for a long time 😁
Daylea
2021-07-12 21:30:12
So delicious. Creamy and cheesy but not over powering. Love the one pan to clean as well.
Adele
2021-05-11 11:53:59
Great recipe. I’ve made it a few times and it’s company worthy. Delicious flavor. I have also added broccoli and asparagus.
Jay
2020-12-29 18:36:08
We loved it and it was very easy to make, I added the broccoli.
