Description
This Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Bake is the kind of cozy, indulgent comfort food that feeds the soul. Juicy chicken is smothered in a rich, herb-seasoned sauce with tender mushrooms and topped with melty Swiss cheese. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or whenever you’re craving something hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (or substitute chicken thighs)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (7 oz) can whole mushrooms, drained (or use sautéed fresh mushrooms)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in chopped parsley.
- Add chicken to the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden. Do not cook through.
- Transfer browned chicken to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with poultry seasoning and cayenne pepper. Top with mushrooms.
- In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, heavy cream, and buttermilk. Stir in the sautéed onion and parsley. Pour over chicken and mushrooms.
- Lay Swiss cheese slices evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour and 35 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- DIY Buttermilk: Mix 1/4 cup milk with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Fresh mushrooms can be sautéed in olive oil for extra flavor before layering.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg