Description
A comforting one-skillet dish with tender chicken in a savory onion-garlic sauce, served with creamy rice.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 onion, small, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter until foamy. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt. Brown the chicken in the skillet for 3–5 minutes per side.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the rice, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (15–18 minutes for white rice, 40–45 minutes for brown rice).
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, cooking uncovered for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Slice the chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve straight from the pan.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs for richer flavor. If using brown rice, expect a longer simmer. For a lighter finish, swap half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American