Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Chicken Bake (Print version)

Juicy baked chicken with garlic butter mushrooms, cream, mozzarella, and parmesan for a cozy low-carb dinner.

# Ingredients:

For the chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 2 lb (900 g)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the garlic mushrooms

07 - 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
08 - 12 oz (340 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
09 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided

For the cheese sauce

11 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
12 - 1 cup (240 ml) half-and-half or heavy cream
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1/2 cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese, divided
15 - 1 cup (115 g) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and onion powder.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden, then transfer it to a plate.
03 - Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring often, until their liquid evaporates and the edges brown.
04 - Stir in the garlic and 1 tablespoon parsley for 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth, half-and-half, Dijon, and 1/4 cup parmesan, then simmer for 2 minutes.
05 - Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon mushrooms and sauce over the top. Sprinkle with mozzarella and the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan.
06 - Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part. Rest for 5 minutes, then finish with the remaining parsley.

# Good to know:

01 - Use an oven-safe skillet, or transfer everything to a 9x13-inch baking dish before baking.
02 - For extra browning, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end while watching closely.
03 - Nutrition is an estimate per serving.

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