Cheesy Baked Chicken With Mushrooms (Printable)
Tender chicken topped with melted cheese and savory mushrooms, baked to golden perfection.
# 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 dried thyme on both sides.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Stir in minced garlic; cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
04 - Remove skillet from heat. Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Spread sautéed mushrooms evenly over the chicken pieces. Pour chicken broth around the base of the chicken, not over the top.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over 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 brown.
07 - Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The cheese creates this incredible golden crust that makes every bite feel indulgent
- It comes together in about 15 minutes of active work but tastes like you spent all day cooking
02 -
- Pour the broth around the chicken, not over it, or you'll wash off all those seasonings
- The cheese will brown faster than you expect, check at 20 minutes and tent with foil if needed
03 -
- Pat the chicken really dry before seasoning or the spices won't stick properly
- Let the chicken come to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for even results