Special Chicken With Mushrooms Recipe

This make-ahead recipe delivers a creamy, cheesy chicken and mushroom casserole that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Prepare it ahead of time, refrigerate, and bake just before serving for effortless elegance. Tender chicken breasts are coated in crispy breadcrumbs, nestled atop savory sauteed mushrooms, and finished with a bubbly cheese topping. Serve with your favorite pasta or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 528.8 kcal
Protein 89g
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Ingredients for Special Chicken With Mushrooms

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How to Make Special Chicken With Mushrooms

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 pound sliced mushrooms and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.
  4. Transfer the mushroom mixture to a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  5. In a shallow dish, whisk 1/4 cup egg beaters (or 1 large egg).
  6. Dip 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) in the egg mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
  7. Dredge the chicken breasts in 1 cup breadcrumbs.
  8. In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
  9. Brown the chicken breasts on both sides for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  10. Place the browned chicken breasts on top of the mushrooms in the casserole dish.
  11. In the skillet, add 1/2 cup chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  12. Pour the chicken broth mixture over the chicken and mushrooms in the casserole dish.
  13. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  14. Top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese).
  15. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  16. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  17. Serve with your favorite pasta or rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

66g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Special Chicken With Mushrooms?

Special Chicken With Mushrooms takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Special Chicken With Mushrooms?

Special Chicken With Mushrooms has approximately 528.8 calories per serving, with about 89 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 41 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Special Chicken With Mushrooms?

The key ingredients for Special Chicken With Mushrooms are Oil, Butter, Sliced Mushrooms, Garlic Cloves, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves, Egg. See the full list with measurements above.

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