Description
Hearty one-pot chicken and rice brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Savory spices blend with tender chicken and fluffy rice, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Remaining Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2.5 cups (590 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (190 grams) uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cube the chicken into uniform pieces, then generously coat with aromatic Italian seasoning to enhance flavor profiles.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over robust medium-high temperature, creating a perfect searing environment for the chicken. Cook protein pieces, rotating periodically to achieve a golden-brown exterior, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer browned chicken to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to toast minced garlic, releasing its intense aromatics for roughly 30 seconds. Pour chicken broth into the pan, introducing uncooked rice and creating a flavor-infused liquid base. Allow mixture to reach a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover skillet and let rice absorb liquid, stirring intermittently to prevent scorching, until grains become tender and liquid substantially reduces.
- Incorporate rich heavy cream and nutty Parmesan cheese into the rice, creating a luxurious texture. Reintroduce previously cooked chicken to the skillet, folding in remaining Italian seasoning and onion powder for layered complexity.
- Conduct a final taste assessment, adjusting salt and pepper levels to personal preference. Plate the creamy, herb-infused chicken and rice, presenting a comforting one-pan culinary experience ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap chicken for plant-based alternatives like tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version of this delicious one-pot dish.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice for added fiber and a nuttier flavor profile, keeping cooking time slightly longer.
- Reduce the heavy cream and replace half with Greek yogurt for a lighter yet creamy texture that cuts down on calories.
- Customize the seasoning by experimenting with different herb blends like herbes de Provence or Mediterranean spice mixes to elevate the overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg