Easy Creamy Mushroom Chicken Bake That Feels Like Home Comfort

This Creamy Mushroom Chicken Bake combines tender chicken with a luscious, creamy mushroom sauce for a comforting meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 5

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 540

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Sauce

4 pieces Boneless chicken breasts Choose even-sized pieces
8 ounces Fresh mushrooms Cremini or white button recommended
1 cup Heavy cream For a rich, velvety texture
4 cloves Garlic Mince finely
1 medium Onion Finely chopped
2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing
1 cup Chicken broth
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Optional Toppings & Sides

2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped
2 cups Cooked rice or pasta For soaking up the sauce
2 cups Steamed vegetables

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
baking dish

Method

Main Steps

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
Reduce heat and sauté chopped onions and mushrooms until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
Arrange chicken in a baking dish, pour sauce over, and bake for 20 minutes.
Let it rest for 5 minutes and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with rice or pasta for a complete meal. Optional: use fresh thyme instead of parsley for an earthy twist.

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