Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken And Rice

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 3 clove garlic (minced (3 tsp))
• 2 tsp italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 1/2 C chicken broth
• 1 C long grain white rice
• 1/2 C heavy cream
• 1/2 C parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• none parsley for serving

Instructions

1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until beginning to soften.
2. Add the diced chicken to the pan along with the Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt.
3. Cook and stir for 5 minutes until chicken is golden on all sides.
4. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add the chicken broth and rice to the pan and stir.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low.
7. Cover with a lid and simmer for 17-20 minutes, until rice is completely tender.
8. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan. Serve immediately topped with parsley if desired.