Chicken Gloria
If you’re craving a comforting dish that’s both easy to make and sure to impress, Chicken Gloria is the answer. This creamy casserole combines tender chicken breasts with sautéed cremini mushrooms in a luscious, velvety sauce topped with melted cheese. It’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, providing that cozy feeling of home-cooked goodness without hours spent in the kitchen. The best part? You can prepare it ahead of time and bake it fresh when you’re ready to serve, allowing you more time to enjoy your company.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Flour (for dredging) + 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 6 slices Muenster cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F; prep your ingredients.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise; season with salt and pepper, then coat lightly in flour.
- In a skillet with olive oil and one tablespoon of butter, brown chicken for about 3–4 minutes per side; transfer to a casserole dish.
- Add remaining butter to the skillet; sauté mushrooms until browned, then layer them over the chicken.
- Make a cream sauce by cooking garlic and flour in the skillet, then whisking in apple juice and cream until thickened.
- Pour the sauce over chicken and mushrooms; top with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then broil briefly until cheese is golden.
- Let rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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