One Pot Creamy Chicken And Mushroom Rice

one pot creamy chicken with mushrooms and leek rice

4.75 from 20 votes

One Pot Creamy Chicken And Mushroom Rice

This One Pot Creamy Chicken And Mushroom Rice is a delicious and comforting meal that's perfect for any day of the week. The tender chicken strips, earthy mushrooms, and flavorful rice are cooked in a rich and creamy sauce that will leave you wanting more.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, leek, mushrooms

Servings:

Calories: 528kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless cut into long strips
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
2 tablespoon butter
2 leeks sliced or chopped
2 cups mushrooms chopped
¼ cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup long grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook on each side for about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add the butter to the same skillet and melt. Once the butter has melted and is hot, add the leeks and mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until the leeks are soft. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the wine, heavy cream, rice and chicken broth to the saucepan. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary. Stir everything together, cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat. Add the chicken back to the pan, cover and cook for another 5 or 10 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid
Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Use long-grain rice for the best results. Short-grain rice may become too sticky and affect the texture of the dish.
Be sure to season the chicken, leeks, and mushrooms with salt and pepper to enhance their flavors.
To save time, you can slice the leeks and chop the mushrooms in advance.
For a healthier version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
To add more depth of flavor, you can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
When adding the liquid to the skillet, be sure to stir it well and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. This will help to create a more flavorful dish.

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