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Creamy mushroom chicken and rice cooked in a single pan. Succulent chicken, golden mushrooms, white wine, and garlicky Parmesan rice. Ready in less than an hour.
Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Rice Overview
- ⏱ Ready In: 55 minutes
- 🍽 Serves: 4
- 🌱 Diet: High-protein, gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free
- 💪 Nutrition Highlights: High in protein, complete meal in one pan
- 🥕 Main Ingredients: Chicken breast, cremini mushrooms, white rice, white wine, cream, Parmesan, garlic
- 🔥 Flavor Profile: Creamy, savory, garlicky, earthy mushrooms, hint of thyme, tang from wine
- 🧊 Meal-Prep Friendly: Keeps well for 4 days, add broth when reheating
- Best Served With: Green salad, green beans, broccoli, crusty bread
This creamy mushroom chicken and rice recipe is perfect because the rice absorbs the flavors of chicken, mushrooms, and white wine all in one pan.
The chicken is thinly sliced for quick searing, staying juicy and never overcooking in the rice. Adding cream and Parmesan off the heat creates a rich, smooth sauce without the need for flour.
Whether you love mushrooms, need a protein-packed meal, or desire a one-pot dish with minimal cleanup, this recipe is for you. It takes about 55 minutes and leftovers last 4 days in the fridge.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
Below are the ingredients for this one-pot mushroom and chicken rice recipe. Refer to the recipe card for exact measurements.
For the chicken
- Chicken breasts: Thinly sliced for quick cooking. Boneless skinless thighs can be used as well.
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika: Dry rub for seasoning.
- Olive oil: For searing.
For the mushroom rice
- Butter: For browning mushrooms.
- Cremini mushrooms: More flavorful than white button mushrooms.
- Onion, garlic and thyme: Flavor base.
- Dry white wine: Sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio.
- Long-grain white rice: Rinse before using.
- Chicken broth: Warm before adding to keep pan temperature consistent.
For the creamy finish
- Heavy cream: Thickened cream can be used.
- Parmesan: Freshly grated for best results.
- Baby spinach (optional): Adds greens to the dish.
- Fresh parsley: Adds freshness.
How To Make Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice
Refer to the full recipe and nutritional information below. Follow the step-by-step photos to create this delicious chicken and mushroom dish.
- Prepare the chicken. Slice breasts into thin cutlets, pat dry, and season.
- Sear the chicken. Cook in olive oil until golden, then set aside.
- Brown the mushrooms. Cook in butter until deeply golden.
- Add aromatics. Onion, garlic, and thyme for flavor.
- Deglaze. Use white wine to lift browned bits from the pan.
- Toast the rice. Coat in the pan for flavor.
- Simmer. Cook rice until tender.
- Finish. Stir in cream, Parmesan, and spinach. Add chicken on top and garnish with parsley.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t move the chicken while searing. Let it develop a golden crust.
- Give mushrooms space to brown. Avoid stirring too early.
- Scrape the pan when adding wine. Extract flavor from browned bits.
- Rinse the rice. Prevents stickiness.
- Cover while rice cooks. Steam helps cook rice evenly.
- Add cream and Parmesan off heat. Prevents clumping.
- Storing: Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add liquid when reheating.
- Make ahead: Prep ingredients earlier in the day for quicker cooking later.
Serving Suggestions
This dish is a complete meal, but pairs well with a side of greens to balance the richness. A fresh salad, garlic green beans, or lemon garlic asparagus are great choices. Don’t forget some crusty bread to soak up the sauce!
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