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One Pot Chicken and Rice with Mushrooms and Peas

Feb 6, 2020 · Modified: Jan 31, 2024 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.

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Grab your cast iron and make this one pot crispy and juicy chicken thighs with mushroom, onions, and pea rice tonight!

Grab your cast iron and make this one pot crispy and juicy chicken thighs with mushroom, onions, and pea rice tonight!

One Pot Chicken and Rice with Mushrooms and Peas

One of my favourite reasons that I love one pot recipes is that nothing goes to waste and you can really build flavour. This one pot chicken and rice dish lets the rice soak up all the juices that comes from the chicken. It's also cooked in chicken broth and a splash of cream so it really makes sure that the rice is far from a boring flavour. Try it tonight to see for yourself!

Cast-iron skillets can be used for sautéing, pan-frying, searing, baking, braising, broiling, roasting, and more! I recommend getting a cast iron as they're great for one-pot cooking as they can go from the stove-top straight to the oven, which is just what this mushroom chicken and rice recipe needs.

What You'll Need to Make This One Pot Chicken and Rice with Mushrooms

  • olive oil
  • chicken thighs, skin on bone in: my cast iron only fits a bit more than 7 chicken thighs. If you have a larger one, you could definitely fit 8.
  • seasoning of choice: I used a tomato, basil, and oregano seasoning mix. You can use what you'd like or have on hand such as onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • mushrooms
  • onions: I used half of one really large sweet onion. You could probably use a full smaller sized one.
  • garlic
  • rice: I used balsamic rice
  • chicken broth
  • heavy cream
  • dried basil
  • peas

You'll also need a cast iron skillet or oven safe skillet.

How To Make This One Pot Chicken with Mushroom, Onions, and Pea Rice

  • Heat oven to 325F
  • In a ziploc bag or bowl, combine olive oil with your chicken thighs and seasoning of your choice. Make sure the chicken is evenly coated.
  • In a cast iron (or oven safe pan) on medium heat, add in olive oil, and the chicken thighs, skin side down. Cook for 4 minutes before flipping them and letting them cook for another 4 minutes. using tongs, carefully remove the chicken and set aside.

one pot chicken and rice: In a cast iron (or oven safe pan) on medium heat, add in olive oil, and the chicken thighs, skin side down. Cook for 4 minutes before flipping them and letting them cook for another 4 minutes. using tongs, carefully remove the chicken and set aside.

  • Back in the cast iron, sauté the mushrooms, onions, and garlic, using the liquid from the olive oil and chicken, for 5 minutes.

one pot chicken thighs and rice: Back in the cast iron, sauté the mushrooms, onions, and garlic, using the liquid from the olive oil and chicken, for 5 minutes.

  • Add in the rice, chicken broth, heavy cream, and dried basil. Stir.

one pot chicken and rice in cast iron: Add in the rice, chicken broth, heavy cream, and dried basil. Stir.

  • Let the mixture come up to a simmer (not a boil) and turn off the heat. Mix in peas and place the chicken thighs on top.
  • Place a lid (or tin foil) onto the cast iron and bake for 35 minutes. After, remove the lid (or tin foil) and bake for 10 more minutes. Broiling near the end if you prefer extra crispy skin.

Place a lid (or tin foil) onto the cast iron and bake for 35 minutes. After, remove the lid (or tin foil) and bake for 10 more minutes. Broiling near the end if you prefer extra crispy skin.

  • When done, let everything rest for 5 minutes with the lid (or tin foil) on top.

  • Serve when ready.

Tips, Notes, and Substitutions

  • I have not tested this one pot chicken mushroom rice recipe with other types of rice, such as brown rice. The cook time may differ.
  • Other frozen vegetables such as corn, or a frozen vegetable mix, would be a great substitution for the peas.
  • This could also be made in a Dutch oven but the broiling the chicken skin to make it super crispy might be a little difficult if you have a deep Dutch oven.
  • This recipe was testing in a 10" Lodge cast iron.

one pot chicken thighs with rice, mushrooms, peas, and onion

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One Pot Chicken and Rice with Mushrooms and Peas

Grab your cast iron and make this one pot crispy and juicy chicken thighs with mushroom, onions, and pea rice tonight!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25 Inch

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 7 to 8 chicken thighs, skin on bone in
  • 2 tablespoons seasoning of choice, I used tomato, basil, and oregano seasoning mix
  • 227 grams mushrooms
  • ½ large sweet onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 325F
  • In a ziploc bag or bowl, combine olive oil with your chicken thighs and seasoning of your choice. Make sure the chicken is evenly coated.
  • In a cast iron (or oven safe pan) on medium heat, add in olive oil, and the chicken thighs, skin side down. Cook for 4 minutes before flipping them and letting them cook for another 4 minutes. using tongs, carefully remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Back in the cast iron, sauté the mushrooms, onions, and garlic, using the liquid from the olive oil and chicken, for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the rice, chicken broth, heavy cream, and dried basil. Stir.
  • Let the mixture come up to a simmer (not a boil) and turn off the heat. Mix in peas and place the chicken thighs on top.
  • Place a lid (or tin foil) onto the cast iron and bake for 35 minutes. After, remove the lid (or tin foil) and bake for 10 more minutes. Broiling near the end if you prefer extra crispy skin.
  • When done, let everything rest for 5 minutes with the lid (or tin foil) on top.
  • Serve when ready.

Nutrition

Calories: 801kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 786IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 6mg
Course: One Pot
Cuisine: Comfort
Author: Carmy

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