Cheesy Smothered Mushroom Chicken
User Reviews
4.6
231 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
322 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Australian
Cheesy Smothered Mushroom Chicken
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This Cheesy Smothered Mushroom Chicken is a comforting flavorful meal that the whole family will love. It can be ready in under 30 minutes and is a great midweek meal. I mean, who doesn't love oozy melty cheese? Oh, and it is all cooked in one pan! First, the chicken breasts are seared so they stay nice and juicy, then topped with delicious mushrooms and plenty of cheese. Then, this is blasted in the oven to get that perfect melty cheese. This Cheesy Smothered Mushroom Chicken is a flavor-packed meal I know you'll love.
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Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 chicken breasts – see note 1
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the toppings
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 5 oz sliced mushrooms
- 1 small onion
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon reserved flour - see note 2
- ½ cup chicken broth - see note 3
- ½ cup grated cheese - see note 4
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF/180ºC
Prepare the chicken
- Lay the chicken breast flat on a chopping board and pat it dry so it doesn't slip.2 chicken breasts
- Use a large sharp knife, keep it parallel to the board, and cut sideways through the breast. (see the bulk of post for pictures)
- Carefully cut through until you have two plump fillets. Repeat with the second chicken breast.
- Use a meat mallet (or a heavy pan) to bash the plumper end down.
- Add the flour to a shallow dish.¼ cup / 60 g all-purpose flour
- Season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper on both sides, then coat them lightly in flour. (reserve 1 teaspoon of the flour)½ teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon black pepper
To cook the chicken
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the butter and the chicken fillets to the pan.2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter
- Cook chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the fillets to a plate, tent with foil, and set aside.
To make the topping
- Add the butter to the pan the chicken was cooked in. Add the mushrooms. Toss them in the butter and let them cook untouched for 2-3 minutes.1 tablespoon butter5 oz / 150 g sliced mushrooms
- Add in the chopped onion and dried thyme and cook for 3 minutes.1 small onion½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Sprinkle in the reserved flour, salt, and pepper and stir to soak up the fats.1 teaspoon reserved flour¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir well; cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.½ cup / 125 ml chicken broth
- Place the chicken back into the pan and spoon the mushrooms over the top.
- Sprinkle over the grated cheese and place the chicken in the oven for 5 minutes.½ cup / 50 g grated cheese
- Garnish with parsley and serve.1 teaspoon fresh parsley
Notes
- Using larger chicken breasts will make this process easier. Feel free to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs; instead, they need to cook for 15-20 minutes instead of 6.
- Don't worry about using the flour that has touched the raw chicken; it will be cooked out and perfectly safe. Once you have added the flour to the sauce, the remaining flour must be thrown away.
- You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth.
- I like to use Colby, Cheddar, or Monterey Jack cheese. While mozzarella gives you a great stretch, it doesn't add much flavor. But use what you have on hand as long as it melts well.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
817mg
(34%)
Potassium
596mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 817mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
231 reviews
Excellent
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