Kittencal's Oven Baked Onion and Mushroom Rice

Elevate your side-dish game with Kittencal’s Oven Baked Onion and Mushroom Rice, a savory, one-pan recipe bursting with earthy flavors and aromatic herbs. This easy yet elegant dish combines golden sautéed onions and tender mushrooms with long-grain white rice, seasoned to perfection with garlic, thyme, and a touch of black pepper. Baked in the oven with rich chicken or vegetable broth, the rice becomes perfectly fluffy and infused with hearty, comforting goodness. Ready in just under an hour, this versatile recipe is ideal as a side for roasted meats, poultry, or even as a satisfying vegetarian main. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an herby pop and enjoy a warm, flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Keywords: oven-baked rice, mushroom rice recipe, savory rice dish, side dish recipe, aromatic rice.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1.5 cups button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-proof skillet or saucepan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes until they release their moisture and become golden brown.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the uncooked long-grain white rice, ensuring it is evenly coated with the butter and oils.

Step 7

Season with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, mixing everything well.

Step 8

Pour in the chicken broth (or vegetable broth) and stir to combine.

Step 9

Bring the mixture just to a boil, then cover the skillet tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.

Step 10

Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed the liquid.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the dish sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.

Step 12

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if using, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1073.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	831.0

Total Fat 50.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 98.7mg	0%
Sodium 3144.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 10.4g
Protein 17.3g	0%

Vitamin D 27.7IU	0%
Calcium 104.4mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 1187.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.3%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 37.4%