Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy one-pot dish of Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice. Tender chicken, flavorful mushrooms, and rice cooked in a savory broth, finished with a luxurious cream sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mushroom Sauce:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms (cremini or white button)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, brown chicken, and set aside.
- Prepare Mushroom Sauce: Saute onion, garlic, and mushrooms until tender. Add thyme.
- Cook Rice: Toast rice, add broth, and simmer until tender.
- Combine: Stir in chicken, cream, and cheese. Simmer until creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For added richness, use a splash of white wine when cooking the mushrooms.
- Brown rice can be used but will require longer cooking time and more broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
