Chicken Casserole Recipe (Chicken Gloria)
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).
Ingredients
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 13x9 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 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.
