Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe
Homemade creamy Cheesy Chicken and Rice recipe that is prepared as a one-pot dish. The chicken combined with rice and mushrooms with cheese has so much flavor and is packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless
- 3 Tbsp olive or canola oil, divided
- 12 oz mushrooms, quartered
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups uncooked rice, rinsed
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- 32 oz chicken broth (4 cups)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese*
chicken seasoning:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the chicken seasoning, set aside.
- Cut the chicken thighs into small cubes.
- In a Dutch oven, heat 2 Tbsp oil. Once hot, add the chicken and saute until cooked. Season with the seasoning and stir to combine. Remove the chicken from the Dutch oven.
- Meanwhile, peel and quarter the mushrooms and finely chop the onion.
- Saute the mushrooms with 1 Tbsp oil. Once the mushrooms are browned, add the onions and cook until the onions are tender. Remove mushrooms and onions from the Dutch oven.
- Add the butter and garlic into the pot. Cook until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add in the rice, water, bay leaves, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cook until the water evaporates and the rice is fully cooked 15-17 minutes. Add back in the mushrooms, onions, and chicken and mix.
- Turn the heat off and stir in the heavy whipping cream, cheese and herbs.
- Top with additional herbs and enjoy immediately.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Cheese- you can use parmesan or your favorite blends of cheese (Four Cheese, Mexican or Colby Jack) will work.
- Storage- Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Lighter dish- If you don't like creamy rice, omit the cheese and cream.