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Parmesan Chicken and Rice Skillet with Peas
Comfort food. Family dinner. Done in about 30 minutes. I think that about says it all! This Parmesan Chicken and Rice Skillet with Peas is a super easy meal perfect for any busy day.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 593 kcal
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups instant brown rice 1 cup frozen peas 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup cream or milk 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Heat olive oil and butter in skillet over medium high to higher heat
Chop chicken into large bite sized pieces and season chicken with thyme, salt and pepper
Add chicken to skillet and sear for 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked though and browned
Add rice, peas and broth to pan and bring to simmer
Cover and let cook for 5 minutes or until rice is tender (add a little more broth or water if needed)
Add cream and heat through
Remove from heat and stir in cheese
Calories: 593 kcal | Carbohydrates: 42 g | Protein: 44 g | Fat: 26 g | Saturated Fat: 11 g | Cholesterol: 204 mg | Sodium: 734 mg | Potassium: 626 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 810 IU | Vitamin C: 14.5 mg | Calcium: 200 mg | Iron: 5.2 mg