Cheesy Baked Chicken With Mushrooms (Printable)
Tender chicken baked with melted mozzarella, Parmesan, and sautéed mushrooms for an easy, comforting dinner.
# 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)
09 - 1 tsp paprika
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Oils
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick spray.
02 - Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried thyme on both sides, pressing spices into meat to adhere.
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; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Spread sautéed mushroom mixture evenly over the chicken. Pour chicken broth around the base of the chicken, avoiding direct pouring over the meat.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the chicken and mushrooms, covering completely.
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 the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cheese creates this incredible golden crust that everyone fights over
- It comes together in under 15 minutes of active work
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
- Pouring broth around the chicken instead of over it keeps the seasoning intact
- Overcrowding the skillet while sautéing mushrooms will steam them instead of browning
- The cheese will continue bubbling for a few minutes after you pull it from the oven
03 -
- Pound thicker chicken breasts to even thickness so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded for better melting