Description
This creamy mushroom chicken and rice dinner is an easy one-skillet recipe packed with flavor. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a rich mushroom sauce with fluffy rice, garlic, thyme, and parmesan. It’s cozy, hearty, and ready in under 45 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs – cut into chunks
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 small yellow onion – finely chopped
3 cloves garlic – minced
8 ounces baby bella mushrooms – sliced
1 cup long-grain white rice – rinsed
2 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley – for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme. Sear for 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a plate.
2. Add onion to the same skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and mushrooms and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add rice and toast for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine. Lower heat.
4. Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the mixture. Cover and cook for 20–22 minutes until rice is tender.
5. Stir in cream and Parmesan. Let simmer uncovered 3–5 minutes to thicken. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Use fresh baby bella or cremini mushrooms for best flavor.
If using pre-cooked chicken, stir it in after the rice is fully cooked.
Add frozen peas or spinach during the final 5 minutes for extra color and nutrition.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: creamy mushroom chicken and rice dinner, one pan chicken and rice, skillet chicken recipe