Description
Creamy one pot chicken & mushroom rice delivers comfort in a single skillet, blending tender chicken with earthy mushrooms. Simple ingredients and easy preparation make this dish a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1¼ cups long grain white rice
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnishing)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnishing)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F, preparing for a one-pot culinary adventure.
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, creating a flavorful base.
- Sauté diced onions until they turn translucent and become slightly golden, releasing their sweet aroma.
- Blend garlic powder, sweet paprika, and onion powder to create a robust seasoning mix for the chicken.
- Add seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet, cooking for 5 minutes and rotating to ensure even golden-brown coloration.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook for 4 minutes until they release their moisture and become tender.
- Sprinkle minced garlic into the skillet, stirring for 1 minute to intensify its fragrant essence.
- Fold rice into the mixture, gently toasting the grains for 1 minute to enhance their nutty flavor.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, bringing the liquid to a rapid boil before transferring to the preheated oven.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the rich, savory flavors.
- Uncover and bake an additional 3 minutes to eliminate any remaining liquid and create a slightly crispy top.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and settle.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, adding a final layer of complexity and freshness.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts of uniform size to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning according to personal taste preferences.
- Opt for fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for enhanced depth of flavor and better texture compared to canned alternatives.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting butter with additional olive oil and using nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 408 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg