My Best Chicken and Rice in Wine ๐๐ท
Description: Easy to make, this dish offers a delightful mixture of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Adapted from the renowned chef Pierre Franey, it has become one of our household favorites. Feel free to enhance it further by adding a bay leaf along with the mushrooms.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 343.4 per serving
- Rating: 4.5 stars
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 4 | Boneless skinless chicken breast halves |
| 4 tbsp | Butter |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 2 cloves | Garlic |
| 1 cup | Fresh mushrooms |
| 1 cup | Chicken broth |
| 1/2 cup | Dry white wine |
| 3/4 cup | Rice |
Instructions:
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Brown Chicken: In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the chicken breast halves and brown them evenly on both sides.
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Aromatics: Scatter chopped onion and minced garlic over the browned chicken in the Dutch oven. Allow them to cook along with the chicken, infusing their flavors into the dish.
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Mushroom Magic: Add the fresh mushrooms to the Dutch oven. Stir them in with the chicken, onion, and garlic, allowing them to cook for approximately 5 minutes until they are tender and aromatic.
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Liquids Love: Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the dry white wine. Let the mixture simmer gently, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. This process usually takes about 5 minutes.
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Rice Addition: Once the broth and wine have infused the dish with their rich flavors, add the rice to the Dutch oven. Ensure that the rice is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Cover and Cook: Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and let the chicken, rice, and flavorful broth simmer together for approximately 20 minutes. This allows the rice to absorb the delicious flavors of the dish and become tender.
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Serve: After 20 minutes, remove the lid from the Dutch oven and give the contents a gentle stir. The chicken should be tender, and the rice perfectly cooked. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
This dish is a delightful combination of tender chicken, savory mushrooms, and aromatic rice, all cooked together in a flavorful broth infused with the richness of white wine. It’s a perfect meal for any occasion, whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests. Enjoy the irresistible flavors of this classic recipe, and make it your own by adding your favorite herbs and spices to suit your taste preferences.
