Description
Cream of Mushroom Rice and Chicken brings comfort right to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Grab your favorite skillet and prepare a creamy, satisfying meal that delivers hearty goodness in just one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Grains and Base:
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of mushroom soup
- 2½ cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- ½ cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper over 1½ pounds chicken pieces. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at 375°F for 2 minutes.
- Sear chicken chunks for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a clean plate, leaving oil and browned bits in the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium. Sauté 1 cup diced onions for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds.
- Add 8 ounces sliced mushrooms to the pan. Cook 5-7 minutes until they release moisture and develop golden edges.
- Incorporate 1½ cups rinsed rice into the vegetable mixture, stirring to coat thoroughly.
- Pour 2 cans cream of mushroom soup and 2½ cups chicken broth over the rice. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried thyme and ½ teaspoon rosemary into the liquid.
- Gently nestle browned chicken pieces into the rice mixture. Bring contents to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover skillet and cook for 20-25 minutes until rice becomes tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from heat. If desired, fold in ½ cup frozen peas and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork. Garnish with ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a crisp, golden exterior that locks in flavor and moisture.
- Rinse rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, which helps prevent the dish from becoming gummy or sticky.
- Choose cremini or mixed wild mushrooms for a deeper, more complex flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cream of mushroom soup for a homemade sauce using cornstarch and dairy-free milk alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 332 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg