Cream of Mushroom Chicken and Rice is loaded with juicy chicken breasts in a creamy mushroom sauce! It’s ready to enjoy in about 30 minutes and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
1poundboneless skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepperto taste
4tablespoonsunsalted butter
8ozmushroomschopped small
3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1cupchicken stock
3/4cupmilk
1teaspoongarlic powder
4cupssteamed rice
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the chicken and brown for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and tent loosely with foil.
Add the mushrooms and saute until they are soft, about 4 to 6 minutes.
Whisk in the flour and then very slowly whisk in the chicken stock. Add just a few tablespoons at a time, whisking to combine it, until it is completely added.
Whisk in the milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Add the chicken back to the skillet.
Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, over low heat for 13 to 15 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees with an instant read thermometer. Serve over steamed rice and enjoy!