Creamy Wild Rice Chicken & Mushroom Skillet
Creamy Wild Rice Chicken & Mushroom Skillet. An easy weeknight dinner that’s also super cozy and super delicious. Starting February with a simple skillet dinner that’s both healthy and sooo yummy. Filled with creamy wild rice, chicken, mushrooms, spinach, and herbs. It’s allll the comfort you need in one creamy skillet…happy Tuesday guys !!
January might be over….BUT it’s still winter…sadly. But that just means more comfy, cozy dishes because that’s the only way we know how to lightened the mood when the weather is cold and the nights are dark. And of course…wine helps too ;))
Anyway, this wild rice and chicken skillet is super creamy and loaded with allll the delicious veggies and herbs. You’ve got the creamy rice and chicken, the mushrooms, the spinach, the thyme and sage. It’s all just such a cozy combination of goodness. And it’s the perfect way to warm your bones on a Tuesday night.
Although I will say…I am happy to start the new month. Like I said I have some exciting plans coming and exciting dishes we can’t wait to share with you guys. And valentine’s day is right around the corner. Who’s ready to start seeing our valentine’s day posts?!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot; chopped
1 garlic clove; chopped
salt and pepper
14 ounces mixed wild mushrooms
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 - 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup white wine
1 3/4 cups wild rice
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast; cut into pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
2 cups baby spinach leaves
Directions
Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Add the shallots and cook for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Cook another 8 - 10 minutes or until mushrooms are caramelized. Stir in the thyme leaves.
Add 2 cups of broth and the wine. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the rice and chicken. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 35 minutes until rice and chicken are cooked. If the mixture is very dry, add more broth. Add the heavy cream, ground thyme, and ground sage. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and add the spinach.
