Italian Chicken and Rice
Italian chicken and rice cooked in one pot with tender chicken, creamy rice, and Parmesan cheese. Easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb chicken breast cubed
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice or white rice
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a pot over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, seasonings, onion, and garlic. Cook 5–6 minutes.
- Add broth and rice. Cover and simmer 17–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Turn off heat and stir in cream and Parmesan until melted.
Notes
- Stir rice occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add cream at the end for best texture.
- Serve immediately for the creamiest result.
Nutrition
Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1427mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1138IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2mg
