Description
Culinary magic happens when Chicken Gloria casserole meets comfort and elegance on a single plate. Rich layers of tender chicken, creamy mushroom sauce, and melted cheese create a hearty meal that delights and satisfies you completely.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
- 6 slices Swiss or Muenster cheese
Dry and Powder Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup sherry wine
- 1 can (18 ounces or 510 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with light grease or parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat thoroughly with flour, ensuring excess is shaken off.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken pieces on both sides without fully cooking, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until they turn golden, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Pour sherry wine into the skillet, scraping accumulated browned bits and allowing the liquid to reduce for 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate cream of mushroom soup into the mushroom and sherry mixture, stirring until smooth and heated evenly.
- Layer browned chicken pieces across the prepared baking dish, then distribute the mushroom sauce uniformly over the chicken.
- Place a slice of Swiss or Muenster cheese atop each chicken piece.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Uncover and broil for 1-2 minutes to create a bubbling, lightly browned cheese topping.
- Allow casserole to rest 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a crisp, golden-brown exterior when browning.
- Choose low-sodium cream of mushroom soup to control the saltiness of the dish, especially for those watching their sodium intake.
- Swap out regular cheese for lactose-free or plant-based alternatives to accommodate dairy-sensitive diners.
- Use chicken thighs as a more budget-friendly and tender alternative to chicken breasts, which can sometimes dry out during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg