Description
A creamy, cheesy, and comforting Chicken Gloria Recipe that’s perfect for family dinners. Tender chicken baked in a rich mushroom sauce with a golden-bubbly cheese topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Make the mushroom sauce: In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter and sauté the mushrooms for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking, simmering for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Reduce the heat and stir in sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is smooth.
- Assemble the dish: Pour the mushroom sauce evenly over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Make it gluten-free: Use gluten-free flour for dredging and thickening.
- Low-carb option: Skip the flour dredge and use heavy cream instead of sour cream.
- Flavor variation: Add a splash of white wine while sautéing the mushrooms for a richer taste.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking or freeze for later use.
- Reheating: Warm in the oven at 325°F (163°C) for 15-20 minutes for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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