One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice

 I ran across this new recipe a couple of weekends ago and wanted to try it.  When it says one pot I am willing to try it.  Anything that doesn't use every pot and pan in your kitchen is worth trying.  This recipe didn't disappoint. 

Add some green beans and a piece of fresh bread and dinner is served. 

Make sure you have some non minute rice for this recipe. 

Cut your chicken into pieces.

Salt and pepper the pieces well. 

I decided to try this olive oil to cook the chicken in.  It really smells good. 

Drizzle some in the bottom of a pan.  The recipe calls for a skillet.  But you need a lid later on in this recipe so I use this pot.

Put the chicken in the pot and cook on all sides.  You don't have to cook all the way done. 

It's cooking good. 

Remove from the pan.  Leave the liquid in the bottom if you can. 

Chop up an onion and you can chop up 3 cloves of garlic too. 

Add to the pot and saute until softened. 

Once the onions are soft, add 1 cup long grain white rice.  Not sure if brown rice isn't recommended or not but it calls for white rice. 

Stir it around and brown the rice a little. 

Now we are going to add 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream. 

I use the garlic that is kept in the fridge. I add it now with the liquids. 

Stir the liquids with the rice. 

Bring to a simmer. 

Add the chicken back to the pot.  Stir. 

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes.  When cooking time is up remove lid and stir the rice. 

While the rice is cooking, grate 1 cup Parmesan cheese. 

Stir well.

Add the cheese to the pot. 

Stir to melt the cheese in the rice mixture. 

Sprinkle a little parsley on top.  Fresh would have been better.

Cheese is melted and it is ready to eat. 

And serve with your favorite sides. 

One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice Recipe

boneless skinless chicken breast cut into pieces

1 cup long grain white rice

2 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 small chopped onion

3 cloves minced garlic

olive oil

salt and pepper

fresh parsley

Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes.