One Pot Mushroom Chicken and Rice
If you're looking for an easy one pot meal, this Mushroom Chicken and Rice recipe is a great option. It's a hearty dish that's full of flavor, and it's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6-8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 6-8 medium button mushrooms sliced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 5-6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth low in sodium
- 1/4 cup heavy cream 35% whipping cream
- 1 cup long grain white rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a large, oven-safe skillet with a lid.
- Salt and pepper the chicken thighs and then add them to the skillet. Brown the chicken for about 4-5 minutes each side. The chicken will not be done through.
- Take the chicken out of the pan. Drain any grease and leave a tablespoon or two in the pan.
- Stir the garlic, mushrooms, and onions into the pan. Continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes or until softened.
- Mix the parsley, thyme and salt together. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the chicken broth, cream and rice. Reduce the heat to low.
- Place the chicken on top of rice, and cover the skillet with a lid.
- Bake the skillet for 35 minutes in the oven. Continue baking the skillet for 10 minutes more, uncovered, or until the rice becomes tender.
