Hearty, comforting, and full of garlic, this mushroom rice is a one-pot meal that only takes 30 minutes to make. The tender rice is seasoned with broth and fresh herbs, and it’s a comforting side dish that’s easy to make.

If you like to serve recipes with mushrooms, you’ll love my skillet zucchini and mushrooms and air fryer steak bites and mushrooms. These dishes are just as easy to make and are packed with flavor!

 

We love mushrooms and incorporate them into a lot of our meals. From creamy mushroom soup to baked chicken with mushrooms, they add a hearty and versatile touch to a simple dinner and pair well with various main courses. In this rice recipe, their meaty texture and flavor complement the fluffy rice, creating a robust, delicious, and warming dish.

Why We Love This Mushroom Rice Recipe

Simple. Rice with mushrooms is surprisingly easy to make, and the recipe takes 30 minutes.

One pot. I love one-pot recipes, especially a good rice dish. The last thing anyone wants when making dinner is to have several pots and pans to wash.

Comforting. This mushroom rice recipe is one of our go-to vegetarian meals. Fluffy rice, earthy mushrooms, tangy garlic, and bright herbs will instantly make you feel nourished and cozy.

Versatile. I usually serve rice recipes as a side dish, but sometimes I’ll top the rice with honey walnut shrimp, an egg, or some rotisserie chicken to make a complete meal.  

What You’ll Need

This mushroom rice recipe uses simple ingredients you can easily find at your grocery store. From cremini mushrooms to fresh thyme, everything you need is listed below to create a delicious and flavorful dish. For exact measurements, please refer to the recipe card.

• Butter – I use unsalted butter for this recipe.
• Olive oil – Use olive oil or your favorite cooking oil.
• Garlic – Mushrooms and fresh garlic go perfectly together, which is why I include four cloves of garlic. A teaspoon of garlic powder can be used instead.
• Mushrooms – I use fresh mushrooms, like cremini mushrooms, but you can use any type.
• Onion – A yellow onion is best for this recipe, but white onions will also work.
• Uncooked white rice – I recommend long-grain rice, like basmati rice or jasmine rice.
• Fresh thyme – You can substitute dried thyme or any other fresh herbs.
• Salt & Fresh Ground Black Pepper – A simple seasoning to enhance all the flavors.
• Low-sodium broth – Any type of broth will work; use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option, but it’s great with chicken broth, too. You can also use water instead.
• Green onions – You could also use chives or parsley.

How to Make Mushroom Rice

Creating a delicious dish of rice and mushrooms only requires some sautéing and simmering. Then you just let it rest, fluff, and serve! Follow these step-by-step directions to make the most delicious mushroom rice recipe.

1. Saute. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pan. Sauté garlic for 15 seconds, then add mushrooms and cook for about 8 minutes. Remove the mushrooms and set aside. Cook the onions in the same pan with additional oil and butter for 3 minutes, then add more garlic.
2. Add rice. Stir rice into the pan, seasoning with thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir in the broth. Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth, scraping up any brown bits, then add the remaining broth and simmer. Cover and cook on low until broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
4. Rest, then serve. Turn off the heat, stir in the mushrooms and green onions, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff the mushroom rice and serve it with a main dish like chicken breast.

Serving Suggestions

This easy mushroom rice pilaf goes well with a hearty entree like these country style pork ribs or my very popular garlic butter baked salmon. Our comforting baked honey mustard chicken is also a great idea, as are my juicy stove top chicken thighs or this delicious sirloin top roast.

For a fun pairing, start the meal with a refreshing Campari spritz and finish off with some fabulous pignoli cookies for dessert!

How to Store and Reheat Extras

To store leftover mushroom rice, let it cool completely, then add it to an airtight container. It will last in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw fully before reheating.

To reheat, warm it up in the microwave in 20-second increments or on the stovetop over medium heat. Add a splash of water over the rice when reheating to keep it from getting dry or clumpy.

More Mushroom Recipes to Try

• Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
• Creamy Garlic Mushrooms
• Roasted Mushrooms
• Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Mushrooms
• Roasted Italian Mushrooms