Stovetop Chicken And Rice

In this recipe, a very simple blend of chicken, mushrooms, rice, and peas simmer to make a quick cozy meal without being overly heavy.

Ingredients

This is a light simple stovetop version of a chicken rice casserole with a handful of veggies.

CHICKEN Chicken breasts or thighs work well in this dish. If you have leftover chicken, it can be added in the last few minutes of cooking so it doesn’t overcook.

VEGETABLES Thick slices of mushrooms & green peas are a great combination! If you’ve got other veggies like broccoli or asparagus, they work in this recipe too!

RICE Basmati rice is fragrant and cooks perfectly in this recipe. You can use your favorite type of rice but depending on the variety, cook time may need to be adjusted.

How to Make Chicken and Rice

Making this recipe is super easy, it comes together in just a few steps:

Cook mushrooms and set aside.
Soften onions, add chicken & brown. Add wine and reduce.
Add mushrooms, broth, rice, & bay leaf to the pan. Cover & simmer.
Remove from the heat, discard bay leaf. Stir in butter, peas and cream.

Top with Parm & serve immediately.

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