Chicken And Rice With Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Chicken And Rice With Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups boiling water; 1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/4 ounce); 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced; 3/4 cup uncooked brown basmati rice; 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Servings: persons

2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/4 ounce)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3/4 cup chopped onion
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup uncooked brown basmati rice
2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1
Combine 2 cups boiling water and porcini mushrooms; let stand for 20 minutes. Drain through a sieve over a bowl, reserving soaking liquid. Finely chop mushrooms.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken mixture to pan; saute for 5 minutes or until chicken is browned, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from pan.
3
Return pan to medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and cremini mushrooms; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper; saute 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved porcini liquid, chopped porcini, and rice; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for 35 minutes. Stir in the reserved chicken, peas, and thyme. Cover and cook 10 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is done.

1591

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups boiling water, 1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/4 ounce), 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Rice With Mushrooms falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken And Rice With Mushrooms

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