Description
Chicken Gloria is a creamy, cheesy baked chicken dish made with tender chicken breasts, a rich mushroom sauce, and melted cheese. This comforting casserole is perfect for family dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry sherry (optional)
- 6 slices Muenster or Swiss cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour to coat.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown (about 4–5 minutes per side). Transfer to the baking dish.
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until soft and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and sherry (if using). Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Top each chicken breast with a slice of cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
- Muenster cheese melts well and adds richness, but Swiss or mozzarella can be used as alternatives.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles to soak up the sauce.
- To lighten the dish, substitute the cream of mushroom soup with a homemade mushroom sauce using milk and flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Chicken Gloria, creamy chicken bake, mushroom chicken casserole, cheesy chicken dinner, baked chicken with cheese