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Chicken and Corn Skillet with Garlic Parmesan Rice

A creamy, one-pan meal combining juicy chicken, sweet corn, and rich garlic parmesan rice for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Corn Skillet
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 onion small, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • lemon zest optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in skillet; sear chicken until golden and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken; sauté onion and garlic in same skillet until fragrant.
  4. Add corn and rice; toast lightly for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and milk; bring to simmer, then cover and cook 15–18 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Stir in parmesan and cream; mix until creamy.
  7. Return chicken; heat through for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Finish with parsley and lemon zest; serve warm.

Notes

Add extra parmesan for a richer flavor or substitute corn with peas for variation.