Chicken Rice Supreme

The flavor team

The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.

1. Celery + peppertop 5% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together16,012 recipes

   Shared aroma: 4'-methylacetophenone (bitter almond).

2. Mushroom + white winetop 5% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together1,765 recipes

   Shared aroma: ethyl octanoate (fruity).

3. Celery + chivetop 7% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together359 recipes

   Shared aroma: guaiacol (smoky, sweet).

4. Butter + mushroomtop 7% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together12,525 recipes

   Shared aroma: trans-2-decenal (waxy, orange).

5. Celery + ricetop 7% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together2,169 recipes

   Shared aroma: 4'-methylacetophenone (bitter almond).

Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs

What each ingredient does

Cream of mushroom soup

Forms the creamy, saucy base that binds the rice and chicken together.

Sour cream

Adds richness and a tangy note that keeps the sauce smooth.

Sharp cheddar cheese

Melts over the top and browns in the oven, adding flavor and a golden crust.

Cooked rice

Provides bulk and soaks up the sauce, giving the casserole body.

Cooked chicken

Supplies the main protein and savory flavor of the dish.

Swap the chive

How well each one fits the dish's main ingredients (celery, butter, cream, mushroom, white wine, pepper, rice):

1. Potatofits better
2. Capsicumfits better
3. Carrotfits better
4. Chivethe original

Fit is the average pairing score against celery, butter, cream, mushroom, white wine, pepper, rice. Candidates are from the same food group and used in at least 100 recipes.