Description
Juicy seasoned chicken and tender rice cook together in chicken broth before heavy cream and freshly shredded Parmesan create a rich, comforting finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 3 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan cheese for serving, optional
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season it with paprika, garlic salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add the diced onion to the same pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Return the chicken and its juices to the pot. Stir in the rice and toast it for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the rice becomes tender and absorbs the liquid.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and freshly shredded Parmesan until the cheese melts and the rice turns creamy.
- Divide among four bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
- Do not stir the rice frequently while it simmers.
- Add a splash of chicken broth when reheating leftovers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 980
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 63
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 48
- Cholesterol: 190