Description
Looking for a creamy, comforting dinner that’s easy yet satisfying? This Chicken and Mushroom Bake is your new go-to recipe. Tender chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then baked in a garlic-infused mushroom cream sauce and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, easy dinners, or meal prep, this dish is packed with flavor, simplicity, and versatility. Whether you’re after quick comfort food, easy dinner ideas, or hearty one-pan meals, this recipe delivers every time.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups sliced cremini or button mushrooms
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup sour cream
0.75 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley chopped
Optional: 0.5 cup spinach or kale
Optional: 0.25 cup cooked bacon bits
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add mushrooms and sauté for 5–6 minutes until golden. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook 30 seconds more.
4. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir to coat. Slowly whisk in chicken broth. Add heavy cream and sour cream. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
5. Stir in parmesan cheese and season sauce with salt and pepper.
6. Place chicken into baking dish. Pour sauce over chicken and top with shredded mozzarella.
7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until chicken reaches internal temp of 165°F and cheese is bubbly and golden.
8. Let rest 5–10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and flavor.
Add a splash of broth or milk if the sauce thickens too much before baking.
Let the dish rest after baking so the sauce can settle and thicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: chicken bake, easy dinner, creamy mushroom chicken, one-pan meal, quick comfort food