Description
Hearty chicken gloria brings Italian-inspired comfort straight to kitchen tables with golden-crusted chicken smothered in rich mushroom sauce. Melted cheese and creamy textures promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with pure culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 large chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy, Liquids, and Seasonings:
- 6 slices muenster cheese
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) dry sherry
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a casserole dish for the chicken.
- Season the chicken thoroughly and coat with a light dusting of flour, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the browned chicken pieces to the prepared casserole dish.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until they develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Add the seared mushrooms to the chicken in the casserole dish.
- Create a roux in the skillet by melting butter and whisking in flour and minced garlic until smooth.
- Deglaze the pan with sherry, then slowly incorporate cream, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes velvety.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken and mushrooms in the casserole.
- Sprinkle cheese generously across the top of the dish.
- Cover the casserole and bake for 20 minutes at 375°F.
- Remove the cover and broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese turns golden and slightly crispy.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to settle and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for richer, deeper flavor profiles that elevate the entire dish.
- Choose chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter, lower-calorie version that maintains creamy texture.
- Use gluten-free flour blend when dredging chicken to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities without compromising crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg