Are you craving a mouthwatering meal that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and perfectly cooked rice in one skillet? Look no further! This Mushroom Chicken and Rice recipe is about to become your new go-to dinner that promises maximum flavor with minimal effort. Imagine a dish so delicious and easy to prepare that it will transform your weeknight cooking from mundane to magical, all in just 40 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing chicken breast into uniform 1-inch cubes, slicing mushrooms, chopping onion, and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent and slightly golden, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add diced chicken breast to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook chicken until it turns white and begins to develop a light golden color, about 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms into the skillet, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and become tender.
- Add rice to the skillet and stir to combine with chicken and mushrooms, allowing rice to lightly toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, stirring to ensure rice, chicken, and mushrooms are evenly distributed.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is fully cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let the dish rest, covered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and rice to fully absorb remaining moisture.
- Fluff rice with a fork, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot directly from the skillet.
Tips
- Uniform Cutting: Dice chicken and slice mushrooms into consistent sizes to ensure even cooking and a professional presentation.
- High-Heat Sautéing: Use medium-high heat when cooking onions and chicken to develop a beautiful golden color and lock in flavors.
- Rice Toasting: Lightly toast the rice before adding broth to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Liquid Ratio: Always use the recommended 2:1 broth to rice ratio for perfectly cooked, fluffy rice.
- Resting Time: Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes after cooking to let flavors meld and rice absorb remaining moisture.
- Optional Enhancements: Consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or thyme, or a splash of white wine for extra depth of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 90mg
