Cheesy Mushroom Baked Chicken
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Cheesy Mushroom Baked Chicken

1. 4 (4-oz.) boneless skinless chicken breasts -
2. Kosher salt -
3. Freshly ground black pepper -
4. 1 tsp. sweet paprika -
5. 1 tsp. garlic powder -
6. 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -
7. 2 tbsp. butter -
8. 10 oz. small cremini mushrooms, halved or sliced -
9. 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced -
10. 1/4 c. dry white wine -
11. 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth or water  -
12. 5 sprigs thyme -
13. 8 oz. shredded mozzarella -
14. 1/4 c. freshly chopped chives -
15. 1/4 c. Freshly Chopped Parsley -

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Mushroom Baked Chicken

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 375°. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and place on a small sheet tray. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. 

2. Stage

In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add and sear chicken about 2 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish. 

3. Stage

Return skillet to medium heat, melt butter. Cook mushrooms and onions, stirring frequently until onions are soft and golden, and mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes.  

4. Stage

Add white wine to skillet and scrape to deglaze brown bits from pan with a wooden spoon. Reduce until there is about 2 tablespoons liquid left. Stir in broth and thyme and season with salt and pepper.

5. Stage

Top each chicken breast with mozzarella and sprinkle mushroom mixture all over, creating an even layer. 

6. Stage

Bake until chicken is cooked through, and cheese is bubbly, about 20 minutes. 

7. Stage

Top with parsley and chives before serving.