Description
Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pan meal that features tender chicken breasts cooked with flavorful mushrooms and creamy rice, finished with a touch of Parmesan and herbs. Perfect for a cozy dinner with a gluten-free option.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a skillet, sear chicken in olive oil until golden but not fully cooked; set aside.
- Sauté onion and mushrooms: In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms until browned.
- Add rice and liquids: Stir in rice, thyme, broth, and cream. Simmer.
- Cook chicken and rice: Return chicken to pan, cover, and cook until done.
- Finish and serve: Stir in Parmesan, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use boneless thighs for a juicier result.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
