Creamy Parmesan Rice and Chicken Skillet
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
487 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Parmesan Rice and Chicken Skillet
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This Creamy Parmesan Rice and Chicken Skillet is the ultimate comfort food meal. It's a childhood classic simplified into an easy one skillet meal that everyone is guaranteed to love. It's made with simple ingredients and packs 36 grams of protein per serving!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breast boneless
- 1 tsp salt each
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 yellow onion diced, small, 120g
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup basmati rice uncooked, 180g
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly shredded
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry then cut into bite-size pieces. Add to a bowl and toss with the salt, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Set aside.
- Add the olive oil and garlic to a skillet and set to medium heat. Once shiny, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until no longer pink.
- Then add the chicken stock, rice and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes.
- Finally, stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptations
- Add extra veggies! Throw in a handful of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes or some chopped broccoli for extra fiber!
- Brown rice! You can sub the white rice for brown rice (but note that the cooking time will change).
- Use bone broth! Sub the chicken stock (or chicken broth) for bone broth for extra protein and collagen.
- Fresh herbs! Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley to give this dish the perfect finishing touch.
- Use chicken thighs! Sub the boneless skinless chicken breasts for skinless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/4 of skillet (277g)
Calories
487kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9.8g
(49%)
Cholesterol
133.4mg
(44%)
Fiber
2.8g
(11%)
Sugar
1.9g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of skillet (277g) | |
| Calories | 487kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8g | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 133.4mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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