Creamy Parmesan Chicken Rice (Print Version)

Juicy chicken on a bed of creamy rice infused with Parmesan and bright green peas - a complete meal made in one skillet.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
09 - 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
10 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
11 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1/2 cup frozen peas

# Steps:

01 - Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme on both sides.
03 - Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
04 - Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate, covering it loosely with aluminum foil to keep it warm.
05 - In the same skillet, add long-grain white rice and stir it around to lightly toast it for about 2 minutes.
06 - Pour in chicken broth, stirring to combine the rice with the liquid.
07 - Bring the broth to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and cook the rice for 15-18 minutes or until tender and the liquid is absorbed.
08 - While the rice is cooking, slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips or cubes.
09 - Once the rice is done, stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese.
10 - Add frozen peas, stirring to evenly distribute them through the rice mixture.
11 - Return the sliced chicken to the skillet, placing it on top of the creamy rice.
12 - Cover the skillet again and cook everything together on low heat for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the chicken to warm through and the peas to cook.
13 - Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Use bone-in chicken breasts for extra flavor, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
02 - For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
03 - Swap frozen peas with other vegetables like spinach or broccoli for variety.
04 - To prevent rice from sticking, stir occasionally during the simmering stage.
05 - For added flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.

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