Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Rice
A comforting and creamy dish featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fluffy rice, all cooked together in one pot for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 lb) chicken breast, diced
- (1 cup) mushrooms, sliced
- (1) medium onion, chopped
- (2 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 cup) long-grain rice
- (4 cups) chicken broth
- (1 cup) heavy cream
- (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- (1 teaspoon) dried thyme
- (1 teaspoon) salt
- (1/2 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1/4 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
- (2 tablespoons) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- 3
Stir in 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Add 2/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 4
Add 1 lb chicken breast, diced, to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add 1 cup mushrooms, sliced, and cook for another 5 minutes until they soften.
- 6
Stir in 1 cup long-grain rice, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- 8
Once the rice is cooked, stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese until creamy and well combined.
- 9
Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- 10
Garnish with 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped.
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