🍄🍗 Mediterranean Creamy Mushroom Chicken & Wild Rice
⏱ Prep Time
15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time
45 minutes
🍽 Servings
4
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 tsp sea salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp dried oregano
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
🍄 Mushroom Sauce
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2 cups mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
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1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
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1 cup chicken broth
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¾ cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt + cream mix
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Juice of ½ lemon
🌾 Wild Rice
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1 cup wild rice blend
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2½ cups water or broth
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½ tsp salt
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1 tbsp olive oil
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Wild Rice
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Rinse wild rice.
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Add rice, water (or broth), salt, and olive oil to a pot.
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Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35–40 minutes until tender. Fluff and set aside.
2️⃣ Sear the Chicken
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook until browned.
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Add onion and cook until soft.
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Stir in garlic and thyme; cook 30 seconds.
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Sprinkle in flour (if using) and stir 1 minute.
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Pour in chicken broth; simmer until slightly thickened.
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Lower heat and stir in cream, Parmesan, and lemon juice.
4️⃣ Finish
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Return chicken to the skillet.
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Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is creamy.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
🌿 Mediterranean Touches
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Olive oil instead of butter
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Fresh herbs & lemon for brightness
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Balanced creaminess—not heavy
🔄 Variations
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Lighter: use Greek yogurt + broth instead of cream
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Low-carb: serve over cauliflower rice
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Extra greens: add spinach or kale to the sauce
🍽 Serving Ideas
Serve chicken and sauce over wild rice, with a side of cucumber-tomato salad or steamed greens.
