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Cheesy Baked Chicken with Mushrooms

Bring comfort to your dinner table with this Cheesy Baked Chicken with Mushrooms, a quick dinner packed with juicy seasoned chicken, sautéed mushrooms, sweet onions, and gooey melted mozzarella. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, meal prep, and anyone looking for delicious dinner ideas that are both satisfying and simple to make.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 tablespoon butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 8 ounces sliced button mushrooms
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total), pounded to ¼-inch thickness
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Sauté the mushrooms and onions in butter and olive oil until browned. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Remove the vegetables and sear the chicken until lightly golden on both sides.
  5. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up the browned bits.
  6. Top the chicken with the mushroom mixture and mozzarella cheese.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • Pound the chicken evenly for quick, even cooking.
  • Freshly shredded mozzarella melts much better than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving to keep it juicy.
  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop + Baked
  • Cuisine: American

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