Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Bake – The Ultimate Comfort Food!
Looking for a rich and creamy chicken recipe that’s packed with flavor? This Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Bake is the perfect cozy dinner, featuring juicy chicken breasts, earthy cremini mushrooms, and a luscious, cheesy sauce. It’s an easy baked chicken dish that’s great for weeknight meals or special occasions!
Ingredients:
- 3 large chicken breasts, halved
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter (divided)
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for coating) + 2 tbsp for sauce
- ½ cup dry sherry (or halal white grape juice as a substitute)
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 6 slices Muenster cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Add 1 tbsp butter to the same pan. Sauté mushrooms until browned and their liquid evaporates. Add them to the baking dish with the chicken.
- Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter in the pan. Stir in minced garlic and 2 tbsp flour, cooking for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
- Pour in dry sherry (or substitute) and whisk in heavy cream until smooth. Let the sauce thicken slightly, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the chicken and mushrooms in the baking dish.
- Lay Muenster cheese slices on top, covering the chicken evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and broil for a few minutes until the cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy baked chicken with rice, pasta, or crusty bread!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Easy weeknight meal – Simple ingredients, quick prep! Rich & creamy – A velvety sauce packed with flavor. Cheesy & satisfying – Muenster cheese melts beautifully for a gooey topping. Perfect for family dinners – Everyone will love this comforting dish!
Try this Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Bake tonight and experience the ultimate comfort food delight! Comment “Yummy!” if you’d love to try this dish!
