“No, I don’t want an easy dinner option, I want something that’s complicated and takes a ton of time,” said no one. Ever! Easy Chicken & Rice Dinner knows what the people want and has everything they need; warm, tender, perfectly seasoned chicken laying on a bed of creamy, cheesy, satisfying rice… which is just the right amount of simplicity while not lacking in flavor for a second. Speaking of time, not only does this divine dish take less than 25 minutes to make, it’s also a one-skillet shebang, saving you time before and after dinner. See? Easy Chicken & Rice Dinner has got it going on and is the best kind of people (and tastebud) pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- salt, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup white rice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan, plus more for serving, grated
- parsley, optional, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Season the chicken with the paprika and toss quickly to coat.
Step 2 –In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
Step 3 –Add the onion to the melted butter and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the chicken, the Italian seasoning, the pepper, and the salt to the onion mixture and cook, stirring often, until the chicken is golden on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Step 5 –Add the garlic to the chicken mixture and cook for 1 minute.
Step 6 –Add the chicken stock and the rice into the chicken mixture and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 7 –Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer the chicken mixture until the rice is completely tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 8 –Stir the heavy cream and the parmesan into the chicken mixture.
Step 9 –Taste and adjust the seasoning with the salt and the pepper as needed.
Step 10 –Serve with the parsley and the extra parmesan.
