Description
A quick and comforting one-pot chicken and rice dish made creamy with condensed mushroom soup, perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (190g)
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz / 298g)
- 2 cups chicken broth (480ml)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- A handful fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the onion finely, mince the garlic, and cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch bite-sized pieces (about 10 minutes).
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering (1-2 minutes).
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent and soft, about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden but not fully cooked.
- Sprinkle rice evenly over the chicken. Pour condensed cream of mushroom soup on top, then add 2 cups chicken broth. Stir gently to combine and submerge rice.
- Cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for about 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Check if rice is tender and liquid absorbed. If needed, cook uncovered for an additional 3-5 minutes to thicken sauce and finish cooking chicken.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, stir gently, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm immediately.
Notes
Use a lid that fits snugly to keep steam in for perfectly cooked rice. Stir gently and avoid frequent stirring to prevent mushy rice. Add extra broth if rice cooks too fast or sticks. Chicken can be shredded after cooking if preferred. For gluten-free, use gluten-free mushroom soup and broth. Brown rice can be substituted but requires longer cooking time and more broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 30
Keywords: one-pot, chicken and rice, creamy, mushroom soup, easy dinner, comfort food, quick recipe