Description
This Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Bake is a comforting one-dish dinner with juicy chicken nestled in a rich garlic-Parmesan sauce. Perfect for cozy evenings, it pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or vegetables.
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs or breasts
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden on both sides. Transfer to a baking dish.
2. In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms until browned. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the skillet. Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer and thicken. Stir in half of the Parmesan and a handful of mozzarella until smooth.
4. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra richness, use bone-in thighs with skin-on for more flavor.
Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for a variation.
You can prep the sauce a day ahead—just reheat and pour over before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: creamy chicken bake, mushroom chicken bake