• Follow Us
Simmer and sage logo | Simmer & Sage
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Recipes
    • Starter Recipes
    • Bread Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Sauce Recipes
    • Side Dish Recipes
    • Chicken Recipes
    • Gluten Free Recipes
    • Low Fat Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
Contact Me
Simmer and sage logo | Simmer & Sage
Contact Me
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Recipes
    • Starter Recipes
    • Bread Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Sauce Recipes
    • Side Dish Recipes
    • Chicken Recipes
    • Gluten Free Recipes
    • Low Fat Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
Simmerandsage » Recipes » Stovetop Chicken with Wild Rice & Mushrooms

Stovetop Chicken with Wild Rice & Mushrooms

February 26, 2020

By simmerandsagePublished: February 26th, 2020Updated: November 14th, 2021
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Jump to Recipe↡
Stovetop Chicken with Wild Rice & Mushrooms

When my kids were younger, healthy food was all they knew. Their sandwiches were on 100% whole wheat bread, their peanut butter was all natural (none of that sugary stuff) and they ate something green at every meal. Then, suddenly, the record came to a screeching halt and they decided they would only eat white bread. And fake peanut butter. And they wanted dessert – every single night. I decided I needed to get more creative. This led to many, many failed attempts at disguising whole grains and vegetables, and so much wasted food – it was like they could smell my fear. This Stovetop Chicken with Wild Rice & Mushrooms was one of the times I got lucky – it was insta-yum for both kids. Victory! How did I do it, you ask? I made sure the flavor outweighed the healthy. And the rest was luck.

What’s in this Stovetop Chicken besides Wild Rice and Mushrooms?

Of course, adding cheese to anything never hurts. But I also wouldn’t describe this dish as “cheesy”. The goat cheese in this Stovetop Chicken with Wild Rice & Mushrooms just adds a tangy creaminess that so nicely complements the earthiness of the mushrooms and rice. If goat cheese isn’t your thing, cream cheese would be a great substitute.

Stovetop Chicken with Wild Rice & Mushrooms

To amp up the flavor I mentioned earlier, we’ve got garlic, shallots, fresh thyme and rosemary, and a splash of Sherry. That way, we can sneak in a healthy dose of spinach without anybody noticing.

Wild rice is an underused grain, in my opinion. It has such a fantastic earthy flavor and nutty texture and it makes dishes taste so much more complex than a regular white rice. It has an actual flavor profile, unlike white rice, that I find very comforting in wintertime dishes like this Stovetop Chicken with Wild Rice & Mushrooms.

How to make this Skillet Chicken

First things, first, make the rice. You’re going to cook it ahead of time, either on the stove or in a rice cooker (which I highly recommend, they make life so easy). Your other ingredients will come together in just one skillet and you’ll add the rice in at the end.

Stovetop Chicken with Wild Rice & Mushrooms

You’ll brown the chicken first, followed by the garlic, shallots and mushrooms. Mushrooms give off lots of liquid as they cook, so be sure to cook them until all the liquid is released and they’re getting crispy.

The rest of this dish is made by adding in the goat cheese, chicken stock, half and half and Sherry to the skillet. As your skillet comes together, you’ll notice another one of my secrets to tricking my (and hopefully your) kids – the aromas. There’s something about the smell of shallots, garlic and sherry simmering in a high-quality extra virgin olive oil that is downright swoonworthy.

Even before they tried it, the kids walked into the kitchen and said, “Oooh, it smells good in here.” They don’t even know what they’re smelling, only that its something good. And you’ll feel good about filling your bellies with this healthy-ish, satisfying cold weather meal. Enjoy!

IMG 8817 | Simmer & Sage

Stovetop Chicken with Wild Rice & Mushrooms

An earthy, healthy one-skillet dish the entire family will love
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups boneless skinless chicken breast cut into cubes
  • 16 oz. white button mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cups cooked wild rice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large shallots diced
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 8 oz. goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 4 Tbsp. EVOO
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme or 1 Tbsp. dried
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary or 1 Tbsp. dried
  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 5 oz. fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Brown the chicken in the olive oil and remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add garlic and shallots to the pan and saute until soft. Add mushrooms and cook until they are soft and no longer release liquid. Remove to a separate plate and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the sherry to the pan and allow to reduce, scraping up any brown bits that are left in the pan. Increase heat to high and add chicken stock, goat cheese and half-and-half. Bring to a boil and let the cheese start to melt.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add cooked rice, chicken, mushroom mixture, herbs and salt. Simmer until thickened, 5-10 minutes. Before serving, add the spinach leaves and cook until wilted, 2-3 minutes.
Keyword chicken, dinner, gluten free
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

How useful was this recipe?

Click on a star to rate it!

Average rating 5 / 5. Vote count: 1

No votes so far! Be the first to rate this recipe.

Share this recipe:

Filed Under: Chicken Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, Recipes

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Hi! I’m Jackie.

Jackie

Welcome to my little food utopia! Here you'll find simple recipes that are usually healthy, occasionally indulgent and always delicious. I'm a self-taught cook, recipe creator and food photographer. Sometimes you might see me talking about my favorite subject - food - on QVC. Thanks for trusting me with your dinner plans!

Read More

Find a Recipe

Socialize With Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Subscribe

Trending Recipes

Chai Tea Latte Recipe (Just like Dunkin Donuts)

Herb Crusted Chicken Recipe (Texas Roadhouse Style)

Best Chicken Chesapeake Recipe (with Maryland Crab)

Crispy Italian Chicken Sandwich | Simmer & Sage

Chicken Cutlet Sandwich Recipe (Italian Style)

Easy Creamy Blush Sauce (Pink Pasta Sauce Recipe)

Raita Recipe (Indian Yogurt Sauce for Naan & Biryani)

Footer logo | Simmer & Sage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • The Chickens
  • Contact
  • The Garden
  • Testimonials
  • Entrees Recipes
  • Privacy Policy

Follow Us

COPYRIGHT © 2022 · SIMMER AND SAGE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Web Design by Pixelchefs.com

Join the Simmer & Sage Community

Free recipes delivered to your inbox every week!

Enter your email address

Thanks, I’m not interested