🍗 Creamy Chicken Casserole: A Cozy, Flavor-Packed Comfort Dish! 🍄
Warm up your weeknight dinners with this Creamy Chicken Casserole! Tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a velvety sauce come together for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in. 😋 Ready to dig in? Let’s get cooking! ✨
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Mushroom Casserole:
- 2½ lbs chicken breasts (4-5 large), cut into 1-inch thick strips
- 1½ tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for coating chicken)
- 6 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 lb white mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced 🧅
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup half and half (or ½ cup milk + ½ cup heavy cream)
Instructions
- Prep the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Season & Coat Chicken: Season chicken strips with 1½ tsp sea salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Dredge in flour to coat evenly.
- Sear Chicken: Heat 3 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in batches, 4-5 minutes per side, until golden. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Cook Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add 3 Tbsp olive oil. Sauté mushrooms for 5 minutes until golden and soft. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, stir in flour to form a roux, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, lemon juice, and half and half. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return mushrooms to the skillet, coating them in the sauce. Pour the mushroom sauce over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbling.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs (optional) and serve hot. Enjoy!
Servings: 6-8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Creamy Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! The golden-seared chicken paired with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce is a match made in foodie heaven. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for meal prep, and guaranteed to satisfy everyone at the table. 🍽️
🔥 Pro Tip: Double the sauce for extra creaminess to soak up with your favorite sides!
Serving Suggestions
- Side Dishes: Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a fresh green salad.
- Drinks: Enjoy with a crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon.
- Dessert: Top off the meal with a warm slice of peach cobbler or vanilla ice cream.
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