Cheesy Baked Chicken With Mushrooms (Printer-Friendly)
Tender chicken topped with melted cheese and sautéed mushrooms, ready in 45 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
→ Vegetables
02 - 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Liquids
07 - ⅓ cup chicken broth
→ Spices & Herbs
08 - 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh
09 - 1 tsp paprika
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Oils
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick spray.
02 - Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme on both sides.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 additional minute.
04 - Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Spread sautéed mushrooms evenly over the chicken. Pour chicken broth around the chicken, not over it.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top of the chicken and mushrooms.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is bubbly and golden.
07 - Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The cheese forms this incredible golden crust that everyone fights over
- Mushrooms release their juices into the broth, creating an instant sauce at the bottom of the pan
- Seasoning the chicken directly means flavor in every single bite, not just on top
02 -
- Pour the broth around the chicken, not directly on top, or youll wash off all that seasoning you just applied
- The cheese will continue browning for a minute or two after you pull it from the oven, so dont wait for perfect color
- Using a meat thermometer is the only way to guarantee juicy chicken without cutting into it and losing those precious juices
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning, or the spices will slide right off
- Let the mushrooms get a little golden color in the skillet before adding garlic, theyll have much more flavor that way