Creamy Mushroom Chicken and Rice
A comforting one-pan dish featuring tender chicken thighs, savory mushrooms, and creamy rice infused with herbs and lemon.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste Kosher salt and pepper salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 chopped shallot
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups lower sodium chicken broth (see note 1)
- 1 cup white rice
- ½ lemon juice of lemon
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (stems removed)
- ½ cup cream (see note 2)
- Few sprigs parsley (optional)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet, brown chicken 2-4 minutes per side, then remove.
- Sauté mushrooms and shallot until golden, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Deglaze pan with broth, add rice, lemon juice, thyme, and chicken; simmer covered 18-20 minutes.
- Stir in cream, sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan, then serve.
Notes
Use fresh thyme for best flavor and adjust salt to taste.