Description
This One Pot Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Mushroom Rice is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breast cooked with long grain rice, mushrooms, and a delicious creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines the rich flavors of Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese with hearty mushrooms and creamy textures all cooked in a single skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound diced boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Rice and Mushrooms
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 6 ounces sliced mushrooms (about 1 cup)
Creamy Sauce
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Additional Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the diced chicken breast along with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink inside, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add rice, broth, and mushrooms: Pour in the uncooked long grain rice, chicken broth, and sliced mushrooms. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, approximately 15 minutes.
- Make it creamy: Stir in the heavy whipping cream and shredded Parmesan cheese into the skillet. Continue to simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and optionally garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Notes
- For a low-fat version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or use light cream.
- You can add garlic or onion when cooking the chicken for more depth of flavor.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the chicken broth is gluten-free certified.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
