This delicious 30-minute cozy Creamy Chicken And Rice is the perfect quick and easy comfort food the whole family will love! Loaded with tender chunks of chicken steamed together with fluffy rice and then finished off with a bit of cream and parmesan cheese!
#What you need?
1 pound chicken breasts
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons butter)
1 large onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup rice (long grain, such as Jasmine)
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
fresh parsley (for garnish)
#How to do?
1.Season the chicken with the sweet paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Set aside.
2.In a large skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
3.Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until no longer pink.
4.Add Italian seasoning, rice, chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes without stirring in the rice.
5.Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and cook for a couple more minutes until the rice absorbs most of the cream. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
6.Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.