Description
Chicken and Mushroom Bake brings comfort straight from my kitchen to your dinner table, blending tender chicken with earthy mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce that hugs every bite. Weeknight dinners become a delightful experience when this simple, satisfying casserole comes hot from the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season 2 chicken breasts with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Sear breasts in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add 1 chopped small onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent. Incorporate 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 cups sliced mushrooms, cooking for another 4-5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture.
- Dust 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the mushroom mixture, stirring constantly to prevent clumping. Slowly pour 1 cup chicken broth while whisking, then add 1 cup heavy cream. Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange seared chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour entire mushroom cream sauce over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese evenly across the top.
- Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes until cheese turns golden and bubbly. Chicken internal temperature should reach 165°F when tested with a meat thermometer.
- Remove from oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. The resting period allows sauce to slightly thicken and flavors to settle.
Notes
- Searing the chicken at high heat creates a flavorful golden crust that locks in moisture and develops rich taste.
- When making the sauce, whisk the flour and broth slowly to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, silky texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk and use low-fat cheese options.
- Gluten-free friends can replace all-purpose flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend without compromising the sauce’s thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg