Cream of Mushroom Chicken and Rice
A rich, creamy, one-pot comfort meal featuring tender chicken thighs, savory mushrooms, and perfectly seasoned rice, all simmered together in a luscious sauce.
Equipment
- Large deep skillet or Dutch oven
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Lid for skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms white button or cremini, sliced
- 1 shallot chopped (or 1 small yellow onion)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté mushrooms and shallots for 3–4 minutes until golden. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Deglaze the pot with a small amount of chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in the remaining broth, white rice, lemon juice, and fresh thyme. Return chicken and any juices to the pot.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low for 18–20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid mostly absorbed.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup and heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley over the top before serving.
Notes
Avoid stirring rice while cooking to prevent mushiness.
For extra creaminess, add up to ½ cup more heavy cream.
Use chicken breasts if preferred, but monitor closely to avoid overcooking.
Add vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition