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Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice

Made with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and hearty mushrooms, this Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice dish is a creamy, comforting, delicious meal.

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Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice

Cooking time
PREP TIME 10 mins
Cooking time
COOK TIME 10 mins
Servings
SERVES 4
Ready in
TOTAL TIME 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 bags Success® White Rice or Success® Brown Rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced

Instructions

  • For a recipe that will wow the whole family, try this Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice dish. Easy to prepare and filled with fantastic flavors, you’re sure to love this fool-proof meal.

    Step 1

  • Prepare rice according to package directions. Set aside.

    Step 2

  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown for 2 minutes on each side.

    Step 3

  • Add cream, mushrooms, Parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes to skillet. Cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

    Step 4

  • Serve chicken over a bed of hot rice.

    Recipe Tips

    Sauteé some garlic before browning the chicken to enhance the flavors of the dish. 

    If you want to use more vegetables in this dish, try adding some fresh or frozen spinach leaves to the skillet and cooking them in the sauce until wilted.

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Creamy Goodness

Looking for a speedy recipe for a weeknight dinner? Wait until you try this Creamy Parmesan Chicken and Rice dish, made with sautéed mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes.

For this dish, the chicken is first browned to perfection. Then, it’s tossed with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese for a creamy delicacy that’s ready in just 20 minutes. What best about this recipe, is that with Success® Boil-in-Bag Rice, we take the guesswork of how to make perfect rice out of the equation so that you can focus solely on the other components of your dish. 

This recipe makes 4 servings, but if you want to make it a single dinner, cut the ingredients in half, or save some for later in an airtight container. This is the kind of dish that will be just as tasty, even after reheating. 

A World of Possibilities!

If you love simple chicken and rice recipes, then today is your lucky day. The beauty of this ingredient duo is its taste and versatility. We’ve got plenty of options for how to combine these ingredients into tasty, quick-cooking recipes you and your family will love. 

For a lighter meal, try these Thai Chicken and Rice Lettuce Wraps. If you love fried rice, you’ll want to try our Jerk Chicken Fried Rice for a unique take on the classic. Our Thai Red Curry Chicken & Rice Instant Pot Soup is quick comfort food that’s perfect any night of the week.  

When you’re hosting a dinner party and want to impress your family and friends, our Cumin Rubbed Chicken with Artichoke Salsa is an award-winning, crowd-pleaser that you’ll be proud to serve. 

Needless to say, the possibilities are endless when it comes to chicken and rice! 

Other Recipe Inspiration

Trying to reduce your meat intake? Try out some vegan meatloaf recipes to get creative with alternatives!

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