Cheesy Baked Chicken With Mushrooms (Printable)
Tender chicken topped with melted cheese and sautéed mushrooms, baked to golden perfection.
# 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 thyme
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 cooking spray.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Spread sautéed mushrooms evenly over the chicken. Pour chicken broth around the chicken, not directly over the top.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken and mushrooms.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
07 - Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- The cheese creates this gorgeous golden crust that everyone fights over at the table
- It comes together in about 15 minutes of active work but tastes like you spent hours
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
- Pouring the broth around rather than over the chicken keeps the seasoning from washing off
- The cheese will continue to melt and brown after you take it out, so do not wait for perfect color in the oven
- Resting the chicken is not optional if you want it to stay juicy
03 -
- If your chicken breasts are thick, pound them to even thickness so they all finish cooking at the same time
- Grating your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded makes a huge difference in how smoothly it melts