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Creamy One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Rice

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A quick and easy one-pot meal combining garlic-infused rice, tender chicken, fresh spinach, and creamy parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • Salt, freshly ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano

Instructions

  1. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, finely chop onion, and grate parmesan. Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Cook until chicken is lightly browned but not fully cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Stir in rinsed rice, coating it with the mixture. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer without stirring for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid mostly absorbed.
  6. Gently fold in chopped spinach and parmesan cheese. Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and cheese melts.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Let rest off heat for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Rinse rice to reduce starch and prevent gumminess. Use medium to low heat to avoid burning. Avoid stirring while simmering to keep rice creamy. Fresh parmesan melts better than pre-grated. Use chicken thighs for juicier meat. Add extra broth if rice is not tender after cooking.

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