Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Chicken and Mushroom Bake. Juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich mushroom cream sauce, topped with gooey melted cheese, and baked to perfection. A comforting and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sear chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet until golden, then transfer to the baking dish.
- Prepare sauce: In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Add cream, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer and stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Assemble and bake: Pour sauce over chicken, sprinkle with mozzarella, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta
- Substitute chicken thighs for extra richness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
