Mushroom and Cheese Chicken Delight
This delicious Mushroom and Cheese Chicken Delight features tender chicken breasts topped with gooey cheese and a savory mushroom sauce, perfect for a hearty family meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 6 ounces each
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- 12 slices cheddar cheese or your preferred cheese
- 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 10.5 ounces each
- 0.5 cup milk whole milk for best results
- 2 cups herb-seasoned croutons crushed
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the prepared dish, ensuring even spacing.
- Top each chicken breast with slices of cheddar cheese.
- In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Pour the mushroom sauce over the chicken and cheese.
- Spread the sliced mushrooms over the sauce-covered chicken.
- Sprinkle crushed herb-seasoned croutons over the entire dish.
- Drizzle melted butter over the crouton layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or a side salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain the crispy top.