Description
This Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Bake recipe is a comforting, creamy dinner packed with juicy chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and bubbling cheese. Perfect for a cozy night in, it’s an easy chicken bake that delivers big flavor with simple ingredients. Ideal for families and mushroom lovers.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until tender and golden.
3. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir, then gradually add chicken broth. Pour in heavy cream and simmer until thickened. Adjust seasoning as needed.
4. Place seared chicken into a baking dish. Pour creamy mushroom sauce over the top.
5. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the top is golden and bubbly.
7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the sauce simmer until thick for maximum flavor.
Don’t fully cook the chicken in the pan—it will finish baking.
Taste and adjust seasoning before assembling the bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: creamy chicken mushroom bake, chicken bake with sauce