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Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice Skillet

A close-up of a white bowl filled with Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice Skillet, topped with fresh parsley.
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Cook tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and rice together in one skillet for a quick, comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Add mushrooms and onion to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their liquid and start to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir for 1 minute to coat the grains.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  6. After 15 minutes, remove the lid. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
  7. Cover again and cook on low heat for another 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  8. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium broth if you are controlling salt intake.
  • For extra flavor, brown the chicken in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan.
  • If the rice seems too thick before the chicken is fully cooked, add a splash more broth or water.

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