Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 1 cup arborio rice (about 200 g)
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button mushrooms work well)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth (about 1 liter)
- 1 cup heavy cream (about 240 ml)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 50 g)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. Then, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Stir in the arborio rice, allowing it to toast for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to coat the rice with the flavors of the pan.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is creamy and tender, stirring occasionally.
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and dried thyme. Mix well until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Nestle the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning some of the creamy rice mixture over the top. Cover and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat the chicken through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve the creamy mushroom chicken & rice warm, enjoying the comforting flavors and textures of this delightful dish.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- For freezing, place in a freezer-safe container and it can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Mushroom Chicken, Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food, Family Dinner