‘Rich and earthy’ is the theme behind our savory mushroom chicken Gouda bake recipe. It’s so tasty!
Course dinner
Prep Time 45mins
Cook Time 25mins
Total Time 1hr10mins
Servings 8servings
Calories 299
Author Cheryl Najafi
Ingredients
4Tbspunsalted butterdivided
2lbschicken breaststrimmed and cut into 1" pieces
1/2tspsaltplus more to taste
1/2tsppepperplus more to taste
1tspgarlic powder
1/2tspdried thyme leaves
24ozcremini mushroomsor button mushrooms, sliced
2Tbspall-purpose flour
1 1/2cupslow-sodium chicken broth
4ozcream cheese
1/2cupsmoked Gouda cheeseshredded
1/4cuppanko breadcrumbstoasted
fresh parsleychopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 2-qt casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 Tbsp unsalted butter. Add chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and thyme. Cook chicken about 5–6 minutes until lightly browned on all sides and nearly cooked through. Arrange chicken evenly across the bottom of prepared baking dish and set aside.
Return skillet to heat and add additional 2 Tbsp unsalted butter and allow it to melt. Add the mushrooms and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook the mushrooms about 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they have released their liquid and begin to brown.
Sprinkle the mushrooms with flour and stir to combine. Allow flour to cook for about 20–30 seconds then add chicken broth and stir to dissolve flour. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 minutes.
Add cream cheese in small pieces and stir until it has melted into the sauce. Remove from heat and add shredded smoked Gouda and stir until cheese is completely melted and sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper then pour mushroom cheese sauce over chicken in prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over the top of the dish and bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Remove from oven and allow the dish to sit for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired and enjoy!