Description
Succulent baked chicken with mushrooms combines earthy flavors and tender meat in a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish. Juicy chicken breasts nestled among savory mushrooms create a simple yet elegant meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 pound total), pounded to ¼-inch thickness
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sliced button mushrooms
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Seasonings and Others:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 ounces (113 grams) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375˚F and coating a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature. Introduce mushrooms and onions, seasoning with salt and pepper, sautéing until soft and slightly caramelized.
- Add minced garlic to the mushroom mixture, stirring until aromatic, then transfer half of this fragrant blend to the prepared baking dish.
- Generously season chicken breasts with a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- In the same skillet, incorporate remaining butter and olive oil. Sear chicken breasts for approximately 2 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Arrange seared chicken atop the initial layer of mushrooms in the baking dish.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, carefully scraping accumulated browned bits from the pan’s surface. Allow liquid to reduce slightly.
- Pour the flavorful broth over the chicken, ensuring even distribution.
- Scatter remaining sautéed mushrooms across the chicken and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven, roasting for 15 minutes until chicken is completely cooked and cheese becomes melted and golden.
- Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish. Serve immediately while hot and appetizing.
Notes
- Mushroom magic transforms ordinary chicken into a mouthwatering masterpiece with deep, rich flavors.
- Searing locks in juices and creates a golden crust that seals deliciousness inside the tender chicken.
- Quick one-pan technique minimizes cleanup while maximizing taste, making weeknight dinner preparation a breeze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg