Creamy Mushroom Chicken Rice (Print Version)

Chicken and mushrooms in creamy sauce with rice create a cozy, flavorful dinner for any night.

# Components:

→ Main Components

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 225 grams (8 oz) cremini mushrooms, sliced
03 - 180 grams (1 cup) long grain white rice
04 - 720 milliliters (3 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
05 - 240 milliliters (1 cup) heavy cream
06 - 60 grams (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese

→ Aromatics and Seasoning

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with half the salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and sliced mushrooms and continue cooking for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms soften.
03 - Stir in dried thyme and uncooked rice. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, ensuring to deglaze any brown bits from the skillet. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Return chicken breasts into the skillet, nestling them into the rice mixture. Sprinkle the remaining salt and pepper over everything. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 22 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken cooked through.
05 - Remove chicken and keep warm. Stir Parmesan cheese into the rice mixture and cook for an additional 2 minutes uncovered, until creamy. Plate chicken over rice, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses everyday ingredients from the pantry and fridge
  • Comes together in just one skillet for easy cleanup
  • Family friendly flavor that even picky eaters love
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day
02 -
  • High in protein and energy
  • Great for meal prep since it holds up in the fridge
  • Easy to adapt with your favorite veggies or gluten free rice
03 -
  • Always brown the chicken first for big flavor in the final dish
  • Patience is key let the rice cook undisturbed so it gets perfectly fluffy and absorbs every bit of sauce
  • If you want a golden finish pop the skillet under the broiler for two minutes just before serving

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