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Chicken Casserole Recipe (Chicken Gloria)
The chicken in this chicken casserole is incredibly tender - you will savor every morsel! This chicken bake re-heats really well (if you are lucky enough to have leftovers).
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 340 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Ingredients for Chicken and Mushroom Casserole:
- 2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts (4 to 5 large), cut into 1 -inch thick strips
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour to coat the chicken
- 6 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 lb white mushrooms thickly sliced
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
Ingredients for the Sauce:
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour for the sauce
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup half and half or 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and dredge both sides in flour. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Once oil is hot, add chicken and saute until golden. Work in batches if needed so you don't crowd your pan. Don't worry about cooking the chicken through; it still needs to go in the oven. Transfer chicken to a 13x9 casserole baking dish.
- Scrape of any debris from the skillet. Add 3 Tbsp oil along with sliced mushrooms and diced onions and saute until soft and golden. Add garlic and saute another 1-2 min. Spread mixture over the chicken.
- In a medium saucepan (or in the same pan you've been using), melt 3 Tbsp butter. Whisk in 3 Tbsp flour until lightly golden (1-2 min).
- Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp pepper, and whisk until smooth. Add 1 cup half & half and bring to a simmer. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour sauce over the chicken and mushrooms. Cover with foil and bake at 350˚F for 45 minutes. Serve warm or hot over mashed potatoes, pasta or rice.
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Notes
- Don't use a dutch oven for this recipe. It bakes better in a casserole.
Nutrition Information
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbs
15g
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
155mg
(6%)
Potassium
658mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
225IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4.2mg
(5%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 15g | |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 658mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.