Cheesy Baked Chicken With Mushrooms (Printable)

Tender chicken baked with melted mozzarella, Parmesan, and sautéed mushrooms for an easy, flavorful dinner.

# 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 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 chicken, not directly over it.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • The cheese blanket creates this incredible golden crust while keeping the chicken juicy underneath
  • Everything happens in one pan with about ten minutes of actual hands on time
02 -
  • Pour the broth around the chicken not over it or you will wash off all those seasonings you just applied
  • The cheese will continue to set as it rests so do not judge the final look right when it comes out of the oven
03 -
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly so pull it out twenty minutes before you start seasoning
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding mushrooms so they sear instead of steam

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