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Cream of Mushroom Rice

Rice cooked in cream of mushroom soup instead of plain water. Rich, savory, and tastes like it took way more effort than it did.

Nut-FreeEgg-FreeGluten-Friendly SideMain Dish
Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Total: 25 min Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy

Allergens: Contains dairy (cream of mushroom soup may contain milk). Check label.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Optional Extras

  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Frozen peas
  • Diced onion
  • Canned chicken on top

Equipment

  • Medium pot with lid
  • Stirring spoon
  • Can opener

Instructions

  1. In a pot, combine rice, cream of mushroom soup, and water. Stir together.
  2. Add butter and a pinch of garlic powder and salt if you have them.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring once.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight lid, and cook for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  5. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Notes

  • This is a full side dish on its own. Serve it next to baked chicken legs, pork chops, or any protein.
  • Make it a meal. Stir in canned chicken or top with a fried egg and it becomes dinner.
  • Cream of chicken soup works too. Same method, slightly different flavor.
  • Add frozen peas. Stir them in during the last 5 minutes for color and nutrition.