DINNER IN 35 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Melt butter in a large pan. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, then remove to a plate.
DINNER IN 35 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
CHICKEN · DINNER
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Rice
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Rice recipe with chicken, rice, and mushrooms. A simple 35-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Total time35 min
YieldServes 4
DietNo specific diet
Shopping12 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Method
5 steps · about 35 minutes total
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Step 2
Cook mushrooms and onion until golden and softened. Add garlic and thyme.
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Step 3
Pour in stock and cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Step 4
Return the chicken and stir in cooked rice and parmesan. Heat until hot and creamy.
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Step 5
Season and serve.
Before you serve
Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.
Small details for confident timing, useful swaps, and safer leftovers.
Cooking notes
Cut chicken into even pieces so it cooks consistently, and cook it through before serving.
Spread cooked rice out to cool quickly when the recipe calls for chilled rice, then refrigerate it promptly.
Garlic cooks quickly; keep the heat moderate to avoid burning it and turning it bitter.
Good to know
Serve it with a simple side that complements the main ingredients, such as a salad, cooked vegetables, bread or rice where appropriate.
You can often swap rice varieties, but cooking time and liquid requirements can change. Use the package directions for the rice you choose when they differ from the recipe.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use them according to local food-safety guidance.
About this recipe
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Rice is a dinner idea built around chicken, rice, mushrooms, and onion. It is designed for straightforward home cooking and takes about 35 minutes, making it a useful option when you want a practical meal without a long ingredient list.
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