Description
Indulge in this rich and flavorful Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Bake that is a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week. Juicy chicken breasts are bathed in a luxurious cream sauce with earthy mushrooms and a blend of savory seasonings, topped with gooey melted cheese for the ultimate cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mushroom Cream Sauce:
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sear the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil in a skillet until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same pan, sauté mushrooms, garlic, and add cream, broth, mustard, thyme, and onion powder. Simmer and melt in Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Return chicken, top with sauce, sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
- Substitute chicken thighs for breasts.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
