Baked Mushroom Chicken

Equipment

• Baking dish
• Large skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Aluminum foil (optional)

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika

For the Mushroom Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream or sour cream
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Optional Garnish:

• Fresh parsley
• Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) .
2. Lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 2: Season the Chicken

1. Pat chicken dry.
2. Rub with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Step 3: Sear the Chicken (Optional but Recommended)

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden.

Why This Helps:

1. Searing adds flavor and helps lock in juices.

Step 4: Make the Mushroom Sauce

1. In the same skillet, melt butter.
2. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, cream, thyme, and Italian seasoning.
5. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.

Step 5: Assemble

1. Place chicken in baking dish.
2. Pour mushroom sauce evenly over chicken.

Step 6: Bake

1. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
2. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) .

Step 7: Rest and Serve

1. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
2. Garnish with parsley or parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 390 · Protein: 38g · Fat: 22g · Carbohydrates: 8g · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 3g · Sodium: 620mg [email protected] Content published under this byline is