Creamy Chicken & Parmesan Rice (Print)

Tender chicken pieces atop velvety rice packed with Parmesan flavor and sweet green peas - everything cooks in a single pan.

# Ingredients:

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

# Steps:

01 - In a big skillet, warm up two tablespoons of olive oil over medium to high heat.
02 - Sprinkle salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and thyme over both sides of the chicken breasts.
03 - Place the seasoned chicken in the skillet and cook each side for 5-7 minutes until it's golden and fully cooked.
04 - Take the chicken out of the skillet, put it on a plate, and cover it lightly with foil so it stays warm.
05 - In the same pan, toss in the rice and stir gently for a couple of minutes to toast it a bit.
06 - Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and mix it well with the rice.
07 - Turn the heat to low, cover the pan with a snug lid, and let the rice simmer for 15-18 minutes until it softens and soaks up the broth.
08 - While waiting for the rice, slice the cooked chicken into cubes or strips.
09 - When the rice is done, stir in the heavy cream along with the Parmesan.
10 - Toss in the frozen peas and mix them into the rice evenly.
11 - Arrange the chicken slices over the creamy rice in the pan.
12 - Cover the skillet and heat everything together on low for 3-5 minutes so the chicken gets warm again and the peas cook through.
13 - Take the pan off the heat and let it sit for a couple minutes before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Using chicken with bones boosts flavor, but you’ll need to cook it longer.
02 - Swap heavy cream with milk or half-and-half if you’re looking for a lighter version.
03 - Switch peas for other veggies like broccoli or spinach for a change.
04 - To keep the rice from sticking, give it a stir now and then during simmering.
05 - Homemade chicken broth can make the dish taste even better than store-bought.

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