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Smothered Cheesy Baked Chicken with Mushrooms

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. salted butter
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 oz. fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F and spray a 13 x 9 inch casserole pan with cooking spray.
  • Heat 1 tbsp. butter and 1/2 tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add mushrooms and onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and saute for another 30 seconds.
  • Pour half of this mixture into the prepared casserole pan and set the other half aside.
  • Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning and heat the remaining butter and oil in the skillet.
  • Add chicken to the skillet and cook 2 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer chicken breasts to the casserole pan on top of the mushrooms and onions.
  • Add chicken stock to the skillet and scrape the bottom of the pan to bring the browned bits of flavor out.
  • Bring to a boil and let cook until chicken stock has reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining mushroom/onion mixture on top of the chicken breasts, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and pour chicken stock sauce over the top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes and serve.
  • ENJOY!