Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice

Original Recipe by The Salty Marshmallow

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces 

• 4 tbsp butter

• ½ large onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, inched

• 2 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp pepper

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 3.5 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup long grain white rice

• 1/8 tsp MSG

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

• Optional: parsley, chili flakes, broccoli florets, or mushrooms

Directions

1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened.

2. Add the diced chicken to the pan along with the Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.

3. Cook and stir for 5 minutes until chicken is golden on all sides.

4. Add the garlic cloves and cook for one more minute, stirring constantly.

5. Add the chicken broth, rice, and MSG to the pan and stir.

6. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

7. Cover with a lid and simmer for 17-20 minutes, until rice is tender.

8. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan. Serve immediately with or without optional items.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 Cup, Calories: 300, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 46g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 17g, Cholesterol: 190mg, Sodium: 1622mg, Potassium: 899mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 965IU, Vitamin C: 15.1mg, Calcium: 218mg, Iron: 1.8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.