Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Skillet with Steamed Rice .

Here’s a rich, comforting one-pan meal that pairs beautifully with fluffy steamed rice.

 Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Skillet with Steamed Rice

 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the chicken & sauce:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)

For the rice:

• 1 cup long-grain white rice

• 2 cups water or chicken broth

• ½ tsp salt

 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Rice

1. Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

2. In a saucepan, bring water (or broth) and salt to a boil.

3. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15–18 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and let sit covered 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

2️⃣ Cook the Chicken

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.

4. Remove from skillet and set aside (it will finish cooking in the sauce).

3️⃣ Make the Creamy Mushroom Sauce

1. In the same skillet, add onions and cook 2–3 minutes until softened.

2. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and moisture evaporates (about 5–7 minutes).

3. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer 3–4 minutes.

5. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened (5 minutes).

4️⃣ Finish the Dish

1. Return chicken to the skillet.

2. Spoon sauce over the chicken.

3. Simmer 5–10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and sauce thickens.

 Serve

• Spoon creamy mushroom chicken over warm steamed rice.

• Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

 Optional Variations

• Add spinach during the last 2 minutes for extra greens

• Stir in 1 tsp Dijon mustard for depth

• Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version

• Add a splash of white wine before the broth for restaurant-style flavor

If you’d like, I can also give you:

• A low-carb version

• A dairy-free version

• Or a meal prep version for the week