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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Bake

Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce and topped with golden sautéed mushrooms. A perfect one-dish dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French Inspired
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Seasoning
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Mushroom Sauce
  • 10 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter unsalted, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. In a skillet, sear chicken in olive oil and 1 tbsp butter for 3-4 mins per side until golden. Transfer to baking dish.
  3. In the same skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter and sauté mushrooms until browned (5-6 mins). Scatter over chicken.
  4. Add remaining butter and minced garlic to skillet; sauté 30 seconds. Deglaze with chicken broth.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and thyme; simmer 3 mins. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
  6. Pour sauce over chicken and mushrooms. Bake for 20-25 mins until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For a lower calorie version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though the sauce will be thinner. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.