Description
This One Pot Creamy Parmesan Chicken with Mushroom Rice is a comforting, flavorful meal that combines tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and creamy parmesan-infused rice in a single skillet. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it offers richness without complicated steps or multiple pots.
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 Vegetables
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 6 ounces sliced mushrooms (about 1 cup)
Finishing Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the diced chicken breast, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Rice, Broth, and Mushrooms: To the skillet with cooked chicken, add the uncooked long grain rice, chicken broth, and sliced mushrooms. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, approximately 15 minutes.
- Incorporate Cream and Parmesan: Stir in the heavy whipping cream and shredded parmesan cheese into the rice mixture. Continue simmering, uncovered, for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with extra parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot as a satisfying one-pot meal.
Notes
- Use chicken broth with low sodium if you want to control salt intake.
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a milk alternative.
- Make sure to simmer the rice covered for even cooking and to avoid sticking.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice color and fresh flavor as a garnish.
- You can swap out long grain rice for jasmine or basmati for a different aroma.
