Creamy Chicken with Mushroom Rice
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz mushrooms, sliced (about 1c)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan, grated
- salt & pepper to taste
- chopped parsley and freshly shredded parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until beginning to soften.
- Add the diced chicken to the pan along with the Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt.
- Cook and stir for 5 minutes until chicken is golden on all sides.
- Add the garlic and cook for one more minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the uncooked rice to the skillet, chicken broth, and mushrooms. Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked and tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan and fresh chopped parsley.