Chicken Zucchini Rice Skillet

5 from 1 vote

This chicken zucchini rice skillet is a hearty meal that will have everyone happily eating their veggies. This skillet meal features chopped chicken breasts tossed with rice, zucchini, and mushrooms in a creamy cheesy sauce!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Casserole, Dinner, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

2-3 large chicken breasts grilled or cooked to preference, and chopped
2 1/2 cups steamed white rice
1 medium zucchini sliced in half then into 1/4-1/3" slices, cut those in half
8 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms
1 yellow onion peeled & diced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Add half the oil to a large skillet set over medium high heat. Stir in the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes until they've shrunk to half the original size and have browned some. Transfer them to a waiting plate.
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 8 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms
Add the rest of the oil to the skillet along with the onions and saute them, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until softened.
1 yellow onion
Reduce the heat and add the zucchini to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until softened a bit.
1 medium zucchini
Add the mushrooms back to the pot along with the chicken broth. Whisk the cornstarch into the milk until evenly combined, then pour the slurry into the skillet and stir just until thickened some.
1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup milk, 2 tbsp cornstarch
Add the chicken, cheese, and garlic to the pot and stir together to evenly combine. Then add the rice, stirring again until evenly combined.
2-3 large chicken breasts, 2 1/2 cups steamed white rice, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 tsp garlic powder, salt & pepper
Serve warm with chopped parsley leaves and extra cheese for garnishes.
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Notes

A shredded rotisserie chicken would make a quick and easy shortcut for cooking your own chicken.
You can omit the mushrooms if you prefer or substitute another vegetable like broccoli or green pepper instead.
Feel free to use any rice you like. It doesn't have to be white rice. Brown or wild would work as well.

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