Creamy Tuscan-Inspired Chicken & Rice Skillet

Creamy Tuscan-Inspired Chicken & Rice Skillet ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 medium, chopped Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic, raw
• 1.5 cups Rice (white, long grain, unenriched, raw)
• 3 cups Water
• 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 large, diced Tomato
• 1.5 cups, frozen or canned, Corn
• 0.5 cup Cream, heavy
• 0.5 cup, shredded Cheese (cheddar)
• 0.25 cup, grated Parmesan Cheese

Watch how to make Creamy Tuscan-Inspired Chicken & Rice Skillet

Follow the key cooking steps, then use the full instructions below for measurements and timing.

How to make Creamy Tuscan-Inspired Chicken & Rice Skillet

1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season them lightly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and mostly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened and translucent, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and 2 tsp Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Add 1.5 cups of raw rice to the skillet and stir to coat it with the butter and seasonings, toasting lightly for 2 minutes.
5. Pour in 3 cups of water and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring well. Add the diced tomato and a pinch more salt and pepper. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
6. Stir in 1.5 cups of corn and the cooked chicken pieces. Pour in 0.5 cup of heavy cream and sprinkle with 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir gently until the cheese begins to melt and the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in 0.25 cup of Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt and pepper.
8. Let the skillet rest, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to finish thickening.
9. Serve hot directly from the skillet, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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