Delicious Baked Chicken with Mushrooms
This baked chicken with mushrooms is a comforting meal that combines juicy chicken, earthy mushrooms, and melty mozzarella cheese for a deliciously easy baked chicken recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this chicken and mushrooms casserole is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spoon half of the sliced mushrooms into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading them into an even layer.
- Prepare your breading station: pour the beaten eggs into a shallow dish, and add the seasoned bread crumbs to another.
- Dip each chicken breast into the eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated, and then roll it in the bread crumbs until evenly covered.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken and brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
- Place the browned chicken breasts on top of the mushrooms in the baking dish.
- Top the chicken with the remaining mushrooms, arranging them evenly, and then layer the mozzarella cheese slices on top.
- Carefully pour the chicken broth into the baking dish around the edges (not directly on the chicken).
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and its internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- To serve, spoon some of the mushrooms and broth over each chicken breast for added flavor, and enjoy!