Sarah Brown
Baked mushroom chicken is a versatile dish that can be prepared in a variety of ways and served with a range of side dishes. The basic ingredients include chicken breasts, mushrooms, and cheese, usually mozzarella. The chicken is often seasoned with herbs and spices such as oregano, paprika, and coriander, and sometimes coated in flour or egg wash before being cooked. The mushrooms are typically sautéed or cooked in a skillet with butter or olive oil, and sometimes wine is added to the mixture. The dish is then baked in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted. This simple yet flavorful meal can be served with rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or a variety of vegetables, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner or a dinner party.
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What You'll Learn
Chicken preparation: tenderise, season, and dust with flour
To prepare the chicken, start by tenderising it. One way to do this is by using a kitchen mallet to flatten the chicken breast, which will help the meat cook more evenly. If you're working with larger chicken breasts, this is a good alternative to butterflying them.
Next, season the chicken. You can use salt and pepper, or try oregano, paprika, and coriander for an earthy, warm flavour. You could also season with Tony Chachere's and nature's seasoning, or smoked or sweet paprika for a smoky flavour.
Finally, dust the chicken with flour. This will give the chicken a light, crispy coating and something for the sauce to cling to.
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Mushroom sauce: sauté mushrooms, add garlic, wine, and cream
To make a mushroom sauce, you'll first want to sauté your mushrooms. You can use any type of small, sliceable mushrooms, such as Swiss/Cremini mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, or standard white button mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms in butter over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, until they are golden.
Next, add some garlic to the mushrooms. It is recommended to add the garlic towards the end of cooking the mushrooms, so it doesn't burn. You can also add some green onions at this stage.
Now, deglaze the pan by adding some white wine. This will bubble vigorously and create steam. Simmer the wine for around 4 minutes to reduce the liquid by half and cook off the alcohol, leaving behind a flavourful base. You can also add some beef broth, chicken bouillon, soy sauce, and seasonings at this stage. Bring to a gentle bubble and reduce for 10 minutes, uncovered.
Finally, add the cream. Stir it through the mushroom mixture, being sure to keep the heat low. You can also add some Parmesan at this stage for extra flavour.
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Oven temperature and timing: bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes
To bake mushroom chicken, it is recommended that you preheat your oven to 350°F. This temperature ensures that your chicken is cooked through without being dried out, and any cheese on your dish is melted and bubbly.
You should aim to bake your chicken for 15-20 minutes at this temperature. The exact timing will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts and the amount of cheese used. If you are using thicker chicken breasts, you may need to increase the cooking time to ensure the chicken is cooked through. A good way to check this is to use a meat thermometer, which should read at least 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
If you are reheating mushroom chicken, you can follow a similar process. Place the dish in the oven at 350°F until it is warmed through. You can also reheat in the microwave if you are short on time.
It is important to note that oven temperatures and cooking times may vary, so it is always good to keep an eye on your dish while it is in the oven and adjust the timing and temperature as needed.
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Cheese: add mozzarella, Gruyère, or Parmesan
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is a popular choice of cheese for baked mushroom chicken due to its mild flavour and melting properties. To make this dish, start by sautéing mushrooms and onions in butter and olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning, then cook them in the skillet for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer everything to a baking dish, top with shredded mozzarella, and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Gruyère
Gruyère is a Swiss cheese with a slightly nutty flavour that can be used in place of mozzarella in a baked mushroom chicken recipe. One variation of the recipe involves pounding chicken breasts, seasoning them with ground sage and ground mustard, and baking them with Gruyère at 400°F. Broil at the end to get a golden crust on the cheese.
Parmesan
For a more intense flavour, grated Parmesan cheese can be used in baked mushroom chicken. This recipe typically involves creating a creamy garlic sauce with butter, flour, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and spinach. The chicken is cooked in a skillet with olive oil and then set aside. Mushrooms are then added to the skillet and cooked until tender. Finally, the chicken and mushrooms are added back into the sauce and served over pasta if desired.
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Sides: serve with salad, potatoes, or noodles
Salad
If you want to keep your meal low-carb, a salad is a great side to serve with mushroom chicken. You could try a chickpea salad, Mediterranean avocado salad, or a traditional Greek salad.
Potatoes
Potatoes are a great side to serve with mushroom chicken, and can be cooked in the same roasting pan as the chicken. Try baby portobello mushrooms, halved (or quartered, if they're large) and diced potatoes of a similar size. You can use Yukon Gold, white-skinned potatoes, baby potatoes, or fingerling potatoes. First, sear the chicken in a skillet, then remove it from the pan and set aside. Add the mushrooms and potatoes to the pan, along with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken back in the pan, and roast in the oven for 30 minutes. Turn the chicken over and roast for another 30 minutes until cooked through.
Noodles
Chicken mushroom noodles are an easy weeknight meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. Start by seasoning and searing chicken thighs in a skillet, then remove the chicken and set aside. Boil water and cook the noodles according to the box instructions. In the same pan, add the mushrooms, garlic, and thyme, and stir for a minute. Stir in the cream, then add the cooked chicken back into the pan. Simmer for 5-6 minutes over lower heat until the sauce thickens, then add the cooked noodles and toss to incorporate. Finish with lemon zest and sliced chives.
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Frequently asked questions
You can use any type of mushroom for this recipe, but fresh mushrooms are recommended over canned mushrooms as they have better flavour and texture. Some common varieties include baby bellas (cremini), white button, oyster, shiitake, and portobello mushrooms.
First, season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dust with flour. Next, pan-fry the chicken in butter or oil for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. You can also use a meat mallet to flatten the chicken breast so that it cooks evenly.
Sauté the mushrooms in butter or oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. You can also cook the mushrooms in the same pan as the chicken after removing the chicken and scraping up the browned bits.
