Chicken Mushroom Rice Skillet with Asparagus is a one-pot healthy, easy & quick weeknight dinner. This flavor-packed dish can be on the table in 30 minutes or less.
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Okay…back to the post…
Chicken Mushroom Rice Skillet with Asparagus does fit into my “wedding diet” that I am sorta-kind keeping to 😉 No judgement please…I have lost 4 pounds but I think that is just stress!! Speaking of stresss…We are going wedding dress shopping this weekend!!! Yay 🙂 Hopefully I find one because I was told last weekend when we went to look just to narrow down what style I was wanting, that I should be ordering my dress now to get it here in time for alterations and the wedding!! Yikes!!
There is no excuses for not putting a healthy dinner on the table even on the busiest of nights with this one, folks 🙂 Chicken Mushroom Rice Skillet with Asparagus comes together in 30 minutes and uses only one pot, so there won’t be a lot of dishes to clean up and it doesn’t take too much time. Okay, what other excuses do you have?
None?!? Then what’s better than a meal that is full of protein from the boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fiber from the brown rice, mushrooms and asparagus? Not much in my books 🙂 I love everything about this dinner recipe!! From it being so healthy and filling to being one pot and clean-up being a breeze!!
Here is a quick look at the process! I cooked the chicken and set it aside. Next came the rice mixture with the mushrooms.
These gorgeous asparagus are last to go into the pot. They only need about 5 minutes of cooking time. You want them to stay vivid green and crisp-tender.
My inspiration for this recipe was this post, but I made quite a few modifications.
Here is your recipe for Chicken Mushroom Rice Skillet with Asparagus:
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1.5 lbs. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size pieces
- salt and Pepper, divided
- 1 large, sweet yellow onion, chopped
- 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 cup quick cooking brown rice
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus, woody ends removed and chopped in half
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flake (more or less depending on preference)
- sea salt and fresh cracked pepper pepper, to taste.
- Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat, Add chicken and cook chicken until no longer pinck in the middle. set aside and keep warm.
- Add remaining olive oil. cook onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
- Add rice and stir for 1 minute.
- Add wine and deglaze pan. Cooking down the wine by half.
- Add chicken broth and mushroom. cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes
- In last 5 minutes of cooking add asparagus. Cover and continue to cook.
- Return chicken to pan and stir to combine.
- Add parmesan and spices. Give it a final stir. Serve immediately.
That sounds delicious. I can not wait to try this.
Thanks Robin! I hope you do try it and let me know how it goes 🙂
Now I want some Asparagus!!! My kids would love this recipe.
Thanks Saidah! I hope you do try it…would be great for the kiddos!!
This looks like a healthy meal choice that the family can enjoy eating. 4 lbs lost is nothing to ignore. That’s a nice improvement. Good luck with the wedding plans.
It definitely was Kimberly!! Thanks on the 4 lbs. too 🙂
I love this kind of dinner. Healthy and filling. I am pinning this recipe for later.
Thanks Helen!! I hope you try it 🙂
This looks GREAT! I think I might actually (for once in my life) have all of the ingredients in my pantry. I am going to have to try it out! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Christi!! I actually did have all the ingredients in my pantry too 🙂
I love one pot meals!!!! I am single and this recipe looks like I might be able to make less and then save some for the next day. I am positive I would love it!
Thanks Michele!! You definitely could cut it in half and still have left-overs 🙂
This looks absolutely delish. You are combining all of our favorite ingredients–yum! And I love that it is in a skillet, too!
Thanks Amanda!! All our fav ingredients too 🙂
This looks really tasty. Especially because it is a one pot meal. I love those.
Thanks Pam!! We love one pot meals too 🙂
I don’t cook with asparagus nearly enough and I need to change that asap. I would love to try your recipe. I’m going to pick up some asparagus tomorrow and give it a try.
Thanks Terri!! Hope you give it a try 🙂
This looks like a great Recipe. I’ve had Chicken with Mushrooms but never with Asparagus
Thanks Lorane!! You need to try it with asparagus!!
OH my this looks so good. I must give it a try.
Thanks Becca!! You need to try it!!
This looks delicious – wild asparagus is in season by us. This will make a tasty change for supper.
This looks absolutely amazing, I’m honestly considering making it for dinner as soon as tomorrow! 🙂 Thanks for the great recipe!
I pinned this for later I always love a one skillet dinner option. Thanks for sharing
I love one pot meals- especially healthy ones! Thanks!
This dish looks amazing. I love mushrooms and asparagus – yum!
How exciting that you’re making the wedding plans. The dress is one of the most fun parts for sure. 🙂 The recipe looks good!
I love the template! The Chicken Asparagus Skillet looks delicious. I’ll do this one of these days. Thanks for the recipe.
This looks great! I have been looking for some rice recipes. Thanks!
I love the asparagus. Its my hubbys favorite veggie.
I love Asparagus! This looks like a great spring recipe.
This looks like a really yummy dinner! And so easy to make! Pinning to add to my meal plan!
Our asparagus is up right now – perfect timing! Especially for Mother’s Day.
It sure looks good with all that fresh asparagus added in. I’d love to make this for the fam.
Oh wow, that looks so delicious, I would love to make that for my husband! I love mushrooms and chicken, plus add in the rice. Yum!
This looks really good! I’m a fan of both mushrooms and asparagus but don’t think I’ve ever had them together! I’d love to give your recipe a try!
This looks deliciious! I have to make it! We love asparagus and this would be a new way to serve it.,
this is the kind of dish my husband would adore. he loves mushrooms and asparagus!
Thiis meal looks so delicious and seems quite easy to prepare.
Is there anything I could sub the white wine for? I really wanna try this recipe!
Thank you for the question, Alana. You could definitely sub chicken broth or even a splash of lemon juice. Hope you enjoy it!!