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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 ¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and pepper Kosher salt and pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 shallot shallot (chopped)
- 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups lower sodium chicken broth see note 1
- 1 cup white rice
- ½ a lemon juice of ½ a 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.
- Brown chicken in oil, then remove from pan.
- Sauté mushrooms and shallot, add garlic, then deglaze with broth.
- Add rice, lemon juice, thyme, and chicken back to pan; simmer covered 18-20 mins.
- Stir in cream, garnish with parsley, and serve with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust salt to taste.