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mushroom chicken rice

This one-pot mushroom chicken and rice is a comforting, flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
  • 0.33 cup homemade chicken seasoning
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.33 cup white wine sauvignon blanc recommended
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 16 oz white mushrooms chopped
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 0.5 medium white onion minced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2.25 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 tsp ground pepper
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 0.25 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat chicken thighs dry and generously sprinkle with chicken seasoning. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large covered skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
  • Deglaze skillet with white wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  • Add butter and melt. Stir in mushrooms, season with half the salt, and sauté 3-4 minutes.
  • Add onions and garlic, sauté an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, onion powder, and remaining salt. Mix well and raise heat to high until bubbles form. Remove from heat immediately.
  • Place seared chicken thighs on top of rice mixture, cover skillet.
  • Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes. Check liquid absorption; if needed, bake an additional 5-10 minutes. Verify chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Optional: Broil on high 1-2 minutes for golden brown chicken skin.
  • Top with fresh thyme and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Notes

This dish stores well for leftovers and is perfect for reheating in the oven or microwave. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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