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Creamy Chicken and Rice Skillet

Creamy chicken and rice skillet cooks tender long-grain rice and browned chicken together in a 12-inch deep skillet. Heavy cream and finely grated Parmesan make the finished dish rich and creamy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 29 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 yellow onion small, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch deep skillet with lid

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with the kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch deep skillet with a lid over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and 165°F in the thickest pieces.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  5. Add the onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until softened.
  6. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  7. Stir in the rice.
  8. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  9. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15–18 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  10. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  11. Stir in the heavy cream and cooked chicken.
  12. Return the skillet to low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the chicken is hot.
  13. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Keep the skillet covered while the rice simmers so it cooks evenly. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3–4 days; freezing is possible, though the rice may soften when reheated. For a dairy-free variation, use dairy-free cream and replace the Parmesan with nutritional yeast.