Chicken and Mushroom Rice
Chicken and Mushroom Rice is a hearty one-bowl main course combining boneless chicken thighs, fresh mushrooms and short grain rice in a rich tomato stock. The Thermomix TM7 chops the garlic, simmers everything hands-free and delivers fluffy rice without stirring, making it an effortless family favourite.
About this recipe
Chicken and Mushroom Rice Thermomix TM7 style is the kind of quick weeknight dinner recipe that solves the eternal question of what to cook when time is short. Boneless chicken thighs are simmered together with short grain rice, fresh mushrooms, tinned chopped tomatoes and homemade chicken stock paste, creating a one-bowl meal where every grain absorbs the savoury tomato broth. What makes this recipe shine on the all-in-one kitchen machine is the sequence: garlic and mushrooms are chopped in seconds without a knife or chopping board, the olive oil heats precisely before the chicken browns gently, and then the whole pot simmers hands-free while you set the table. The optional paprika adds a warm, smoky depth that balances the acidity of the tomatoes beautifully. Serve it straight from the mixing bowl lid with crusty bread, and enjoy a complete dinner with hardly any washing up afterwards.
Preparation tips
- Cut the chicken thighs into even, bite-sized pieces before adding them to the mixing bowl so they cook at the same rate as the short grain rice and stay juicy rather than drying out at the edges.
- Taste the tomato broth before serving and adjust the pepper and paprika; a few drops of extra homemade chicken stock paste deepen the savoury flavour if the tinned tomatoes taste sharp.
- Leftovers keep well in a sealed container in the fridge and make an excellent lunchbox the next day; stir in a splash of water when reheating to loosen the rice and restore its creamy texture.
Recipe variations
- Make a vegetarian version by replacing the chicken thighs with diced courgette and red pepper and swapping the chicken stock paste for vegetable stock paste; the mushrooms and tomatoes still deliver plenty of savoury depth.
- For a Spanish-inspired variation, add sliced chorizo with the chicken, a pinch of smoked paprika and a handful of frozen peas at the end, turning the rice into a quick weeknight paella-style dinner.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Chopping the garlic and fresh mushrooms in seconds, the TM7 saves you ten minutes of knife work and delivers evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking. [Time Savings]
- Grinding whole peppercorns and paprika fresh in the Thermomix releases far more aroma than pre-ground spices, giving the tomato broth a deeper, warmer flavour. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the olive oil at a precise temperature, the TM7 gently browns the chicken thighs without splattering or burning, sealing in their natural juices. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix weighs the short grain rice and water directly in the mixing bowl, guaranteeing the exact ratio needed for fluffy, tender grains every time. [Precision Control]
- Steaming the rice and tomatoes hands-free with gentle stirring, the TM7 prevents sticking on the base while you prepare a salad or set the table. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- garlic clove
- pepper
- olive oil
- chicken thigh, boneless and skinless
- fresh mushrooms
- tinned chopped tomatoes
- water
- paprika (optional)
- chicken stock paste, homemade
- fine sea salt