Creamy Chicken Casserole (VIDEO)

Creamy Chicken Casserole with mushrooms is a treasure of a recipe. It’s popularly called “Chicken Gloria” and it will win you over. This chicken bake is the perfect party dish and is a reader favorite.

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We love easy chicken casserole recipes like Chicken Tetrazzini and One-Pot Chicken and Rice. This Chicken and Mushroom Casserole does not disappoint!

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Why we love this Chicken Bake

Crowd-Pleaser! Galina (my sister’s mama-in-law) is an amazing cook and this is her chicken and mushroom casserole. It is always a hit at parties and church potlucks. We make this often.

The chicken is incredibly tender – you will savor every morsel. I’ve seen sorta-somewhat similar recipes online referred to as Chicken Gloria, but I love that this one is made from scratch. It uses simple, non-canned ingredients (no cream of chicken soup needed).

Reheats Well – This chicken and mushroom casserole also re-heats really well (if you are lucky enough to have leftovers). You will likely add this recipe to your list of favorites.

Ingredients for Chicken Casserole

The ingredients for this recipe are surprisingly simple but they just work (see full printable ingredient list below):

• Chicken breast (or chicken tenders)
• Chicken broth
• Half and half*
• All-purpose flour (or use a GF substitute)
• Mushrooms
• Onion – it disappears into the sauce
• Garlic – don’t skip it
• Lemon juice – fresh is best

*What is half and half? Half and half is basically light cream. If you aren’t able to find “half and half” at your grocery store, you can substitute with equal parts of milk and heavy cream.

Can I Substitute the Mushrooms?

You can replace white mushrooms with portabello mushrooms. If you don’t like mushrooms, you can substitute with different vegetables, just pick sturdy veggies (avoid zucchini which turns mushy). Here are some great options to replace mushrooms:

• Frozen peas
• Asparagus
• Caramelized onions
• Artichoke hearts (well-drained)

How to Make Chicken Casserole

1. Sautee Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Once the oil is hot, add chicken and saute until golden, and transfer to a 13×9 casserole baking dish.

Pro Tip: Work in batches if needed so you don’t crowd your pan. Don’t worry about cooking the chicken through; it still needs to go in the oven

2. Sautee Mushrooms: Add 3 Tbsp oil along and saute mushrooms and onions until soft and golden. Add garlic and saute another 1-2 min. Spread mixture over the chicken.

3. Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan (or in the same pan you’ve been using), melt 3 Tbsp butter. Whisk in 3 Tbsp flour until lightly golden (1-2 min). Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp pepper, and whisk until smooth. Add 1 cup half & half and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Combine and Bake: Pour sauce over the chicken casserole. Cover with foil and bake chicken and mushroom casserole at 350˚F for 45 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Serve with

This chicken bakes in gravy so it is great served over Creamy Mashed Potatoes or Egg noodles (the same way we serve Beef Stroganoff). It’s also great paired with these fresh sides:

• Baked Asparagus
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Caesar Salad
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Common Questions

More Casserole Recipes:

Casseroles are perfect for parties and gatherings because they are easy to make and easy to scale up. These casserole recipes always get rave reviews:

• Lasagna – arguably the “ultimate” casserole
• Stuffed Shells – so easy with a 3 cheese filling
• Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole – creamy, cheesy, delicious!
• Green Bean Casserole – elegant and made from scratch
• Sweet Potato Casserole – with crunchy pecan topping
• Baked Tilapia Casserole – topped with veggies

Chicken Casserole Recipe (Chicken Gloria)

4.94 from 646 votes

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

The chicken in this chicken casserole is incredibly tender – you will savor every morsel! This chicken bake re-heats really well (if you are lucky enough to have leftovers).

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Prep Time: 30 minutes mins

Cook Time: 45 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Ingredients 

US CustomaryMetric

Servings: 10

Ingredients for Chicken and Mushroom Casserole:

• 2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts , (4 to 5 large), cut into 1 -inch thick strips
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt , plus more to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour , to coat the chicken
• 6 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 lb white mushrooms, thickly sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced

Ingredients for the Sauce:

• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour, for the sauce
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup half and half, or 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

• Season chicken with salt and pepper and dredge both sides in flour. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Once oil is hot, add chicken and saute until golden. Work in batches if needed so you don't crowd your pan. Don't worry about cooking the chicken through; it still needs to go in the oven. Transfer chicken to a 13×9 casserole baking dish.
• Scrape of any debris from the skillet. Add 3 Tbsp oil along with sliced mushrooms and diced onions and saute until soft and golden. Add garlic and saute another 1-2 min. Spread mixture over the chicken.
• In a medium saucepan (or in the same pan you’ve been using), melt 3 Tbsp butter. Whisk in 3 Tbsp flour until lightly golden (1-2 min).
• Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp pepper, and whisk until smooth. Add 1 cup half & half and bring to a simmer. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour sauce over the chicken and mushrooms. Cover with foil and bake at 350˚F for 45 minutes. Serve warm or hot over mashed potatoes, pasta or rice.

Notes

Don’t use a dutch oven for this recipe. It bakes better in a casserole. 

Nutrition Per Serving

340kcal Calories15g Carbs28g Protein18g Fat5g Saturated Fat90mg Cholesterol155mg Sodium658mg Potassium1g Fiber1g Sugar225IU Vitamin A4.2mg Vitamin C41mg Calcium1.5mg Iron

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Nutrition Facts

Chicken Casserole Recipe (Chicken Gloria)

Amount per Serving

Calories

340

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

18

g

28

%

Saturated Fat

 

5

g

31

%

Cholesterol

 

90

mg

30

%

Sodium

 

155

mg

7

%

Potassium

 

658

mg

19

%

Carbohydrates

 

15

g

5

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

28

g

56

%

Vitamin A

 

225

IU

5

%

Vitamin C

 

4.2

mg

5

%

Calcium

 

41

mg

4

%

Iron

 

1.5

mg

8

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken Casserole

Skill Level: Easy/Medium

Cost to Make: $

Calories: 340