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Creamy One Pot Chicken Rice and Mushrooms

By Kathi & Rachel

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One Skillet Chicken and Rice with Mushrooms!  Even the rice goes in uncooked! If you make this once, you will make it over and over again!  Simple wholesome ingredients that come together in ONE SKILLET for a dish your whole family will love!

SEE THE VIDEO BELOW!

Sliced chicken over rice in cast iron skillet

With just a few ingredients and your favorite skillet, you can whip up this dinner in a flash and feel good about what your serving!

The chicken is seared perfectly with little or no splatter.   The mushrooms add a super big kick to the rice, and  just a touch of cream to make it all come together.


 

HOW TO SEAR  CHICKEN BREASTS PERFECTLY TO MAKE THIS CREAMY SKILLET DINNER WITH MUSHROOMS, RICE AND CHICKEN:

STEP 1: Heat your non-stick or cast iron skillet to medium high heat or until a drop of water skids across the pan.

STEP 2:  Rub your chicken with a thin coating of vegetable, canola or light olive oil.  Sprinkle liberally with  salt and pepper. This adds a nice crust. DO NOT add oil to your hot pan.  You won’t need it with this method.

STEP 3:  Place the oiled chicken in the hot, dry pan and don’t touch it for at least 3 minutes before turning.   If the chicken breast does not release, let it cook a little longer.  It will release easily when it is seared perfectly.  Those chicken breasts…they are so smart.

STEP 4:  Flip and repeat.  In this case it isn’t necessary to cook the entire chicken breast through.  It will continue to cook with the rice.  But if you are not cooking rice, simply increase the cooking time on each side until the chicken is cooked through and at 165 degrees.

seared chicken in white skillet

Now lets chat about mushrooms.  To get a perfect caramelization DO NOT salt them until they are nice and brown.  Salt can keep them from reaching their full browning potential.

Giving up all my cooking secrets today friends!

Chicken and Rice Skillet mushrooms

After removing the seared chicken breasts, and browning the mushrooms, add the UNCOOKED RICE to the mushrooms and let the rice brown just a bit in the hot pan while stirring.

rice and mushrooms browning in skillet

Add the stock and seasonings. Nestle the seared breasts on top, cover and cook until the rice is tender and no moisture is left in the pan.

We like to serve this with a simple side of steamed broccoli or asparagus.

chicken rice and broccoli on small white plate

Notes:

  • You can make this with 2-4 chicken breasts without altering the recipe.  You can see my chicken was a big one so I only used two!
  • When searing the chicken it is best to use vegetable, canola or peanut oil as it has a higher smoking point.  But if all you have is olive oil, that will work too.
  • You can omit the cream if you like and still get a great rice.   I like the  bit of cream with the mushrooms.   And  a 1/4 cup won’t clog my arteries.
  • Serve with a simple steamed veggie like broccoli or cauliflower for a complete meal!

A FEW OTHER CHICKEN DINNERS YOU MIGHT LOVE!

One Pot Southwest Chicken  when you want your chicken and rice to have a little kick!

 

Easy Baked Chicken and Rice – When you have bone in chicken to use and don’t feel like cooking on the stove top.  This is all done in the oven!

 

To Chicken and Rice…you really are so nice :).

Clink!

Kathi

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One Pot Chicken, Rice and Mushrooms

A one pan creamy chicken and rice dish the whole family will love!  Cook the rice and chicken all in the same pan.  Add just a touch of cream along with the chicken stock for a creamy chicken and rice dish!
4.51 from 71 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable canola or light olive oil
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Sliced onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat pan to medium high heat.  Rub the chicken breasts with the oil and place in hot pan.  (not putting any oil into the pan itself).  Let cook for 3-4 minutes and turn.  Chicken will release easily from the pan once it is at a perfect sear.  Turn and cook another 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove seared chicken from skillet (chicken will not be fully cooked but will continue to cook with rice).
  • Add mushrooms to hot pan. Cook until caramelized and brown. About 4-5 minutes.  Do not salt.  Salting the mushrooms before will keep them from getting perfectly brown.  
  • Add uncooked rice, garlic and oregano.
  • Saute until garlic is fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock, cream. salt and pepper to rice mixture.
  • Nestle chicken on top of rice and reduce heat to medium.
  • Cover pan.   Continue to cook on the stove top for 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked though to 165 degrees internally.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.  Serve with simple veggie like steamed broccoli or cauliflower.

Notes

Notes:
  • You can make this with 2-4 chicken breasts without altering the recipe.  You can see my chicken was a big one so I only used two!  
  • When searing the chicken it is best to use vegetable, canola or peanut oil as it has a higher smoking point.  But if all you have is olive oil, that will work too.
  • You can omit the cream if you like and still get a great rice.   I like the  bit of cream with the mushrooms.   And  a 1/4 cup won't clog my arteries.
  • Serve with a simple steamed veggie like broccoli or cauliflower for a complete meal!

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2.2mg

 

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  1. Megan says

    October 28, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    Could I use brown rice instead of white rice?

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      October 28, 2017 at 10:38 pm

      Yes. Let the rice cook 20 additional minutes before adding the chicken back to the pan! great question!

      Reply
      • Karen Lai says

        February 12, 2022 at 10:11 am

        Don’t I need to add more stock/liquid as well when using brown rice instead of white?

        Reply
        • Kathi & Rachel says

          February 12, 2022 at 12:30 pm

          If using brown rice you will need to cook for about 12 minutes longer. The water to rice ratio is still the same. 2 1/4 cups liquid to one cup rice.

          Reply
  2. Sue says

    October 15, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe just now and it was absolutely delicious!!! I messed up a little with the portions since I wanted less rice – turns out halving the stock isn’t a good idea (but I fixed it with a dash of water). Thank you so much for this one! I can’t wait to make it again with improvements and to try more of your recipes. Lots of love <3

    Reply
  3. Dee says

    October 10, 2017 at 12:45 am

    Thanks for this! I added peas at the last moment and prepped almost everything on Sunday night so Monday night’s dinner was an absolute breeze, Just like my grandma used to make!

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      October 10, 2017 at 3:41 pm

      I am so glad you like it! Thanks for taking the time to write such a nice note Dee!

      Reply
  4. Samantha says

    May 19, 2017 at 12:03 am

    5 stars
    We made this just like the recipe it was delicious!!

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      May 19, 2017 at 12:57 am

      I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you so much for taking the time to send a note! Makes this bloggers heart so happy!

      Reply
  5. Ann says

    February 12, 2017 at 11:02 pm

    Can I use wild rice or quinoa instead of white rice?

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      February 12, 2017 at 11:26 pm

      Quinoa yes! Wild rice is a bit different. It has a much longer cooking time. You would need to par cook it.

      Reply
    • Laura says

      February 13, 2017 at 7:52 pm

      Did you try it with the wild rice? How did it go? Any tips?

      Reply
  6. Kelsey says

    December 20, 2016 at 4:47 am

    5 stars
    Wow. Just wow! I am not really the type to do a lot of cooking but I gave this a try and I’m so glad I did. So easy and so so so yummy.

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      December 20, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      I am so glad you liked it Kelsey! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice note!

      Reply
  7. Angela says

    September 16, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    5 stars
    I’m making this dish tonight. .Unfortunately, I don’t have any cream (or Half & Half) in the fridge right now. What can I use instead? (Plain Greek yogurt, sour cream, or (eek) milk!?)
    Thanks very much for the ‘no splatter tip’, I’ll try it out this evening..
    As always, thanks for your very easy, yet incredibly delicious recipes. Have a terrific weekend!.

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      October 12, 2017 at 11:45 pm

      Oh my gosh how did I miss this comment! I’d use the sour cream, but you could go cream free and it would be fine! Apologies a year late…ugh!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        October 18, 2017 at 2:32 pm

        5 stars
        No problem Kathi, since I know how crazy busy things can get. I ended up using light sour cream, b/c that’s what I had in the fridge. This dish is super delicious, so it’s now in my ‘recipe rotation’. We’re lovin’ it! Thanks.

        Reply
  8. Platter Talk says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    Beautiful, full of flavor and easily covers a nice dinner. What’s not to love? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      September 12, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      Thank you! Hope you get a chance to give it a try!

      Reply
  9. Emily says

    September 12, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    One pot recipes save me on weeknights! This chicken and rice with mushrooms looks delicious!

    Reply
  10. Christina | Christina's Cucina says

    September 12, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    LOOOOVVVEEEE this dish!! Creamy mushrooms and rice with chicken is always a winner in my house! Haven’t made this in ages, so thanks for the reminder!! YUM!

    Reply
  11. Susan @ Culinary Envy says

    September 7, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    Now this is my kind of meal. Everything you need in one pot, and it looks absolutely delicious. Can not wait to try it! Loved all your secret tips too!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      September 7, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      Thank you Susan! I love little cooking tips…I think I watch the food network too much :). Thanks for your note!

      Reply
  12. Jen says

    September 6, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    Always so super nummy Kathi! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      September 6, 2016 at 10:07 pm

      Thanks Jen! I hope you get a chance to try it!

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        December 11, 2017 at 8:17 pm

        Hi! I just wanted to clarify.. you add the rice, garlic and oregano to pan and sauté without any water? I was just worried about burning the rice!

        Reply
        • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

          December 11, 2017 at 9:31 pm

          Yes thats correct! You sauté, browning the rice in the yummy stuff the chicken left behind giving it a nice flavor boost! You can add a pat of butter as well if your chicken didn’t give off all that much broth.

          Reply
      • samantha Goodwin says

        February 26, 2018 at 5:54 pm

        Hi thank you for making an easy to follow simple recipe I never seem to have all the right ingredients but I did for this. I may have been abit La De dar throwing it all in and it’s a little on the sloppy side do you think I’ve put too much water in or over/under cooked it? Thanks in advance, Sam x

        Reply
        • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

          February 27, 2018 at 12:06 am

          Hi Samantha, boy it’s hard to say. I would think too much liquid could be the culprit? You have to be careful with rice and grains. They are not too forgiving if you over stir or add too much water.

          Reply
        • Nancy. Fitz says

          August 4, 2018 at 11:58 am

          Hi Samantha

          Yes , extra liquid is probably the culprit. My remedy to any rice dishes is to add less liquids because you can always add more when testing you’re recipe.

          Hi Cathy

          I will be trying this recipe today, I will be adding changes though. I am going to use my homemade veggie stock and onions and red peepers too the sauté. I’ll try to remember to post the results. Sounds yummy

          Reply
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