Baked Mushroom Chicken
This Baked Mushroom Chicken is a family favorite! Seasoned chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce and baked until they are tender and juicy. This recipe is naturally low-carb, but it can be enjoyed over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes if desired!
Friends, I am letting you in on a big secret today. When I cook for guests, this is one of my go-to dishes and everyone always asks for the recipe. Even mushroom haters have to admit this dish is delish! Chicken breasts are seasoned and pan-seared until golden brown. Next, mushrooms are sauteed and paired with wine and heavy cream to make a rich, savory sauce.
The last step is to combine the chicken and mushroom sauce and bake until the chicken is tender and the mushrooms have caramelized. It is absolute perfection! I promise you will have people asking you for the recipe too!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- MINIMAL INGREDIENTS – Aside from the spices on the chicken this recipe has very basic ingredients such as butter, garlic, mushrooms, and white wine. There are no tricky or hard-to-find ingredients here!
- EASY TO PREP – This dish can be prepped ahead of time, so all you need to do is pop the dish in the oven! This is perfect for guests! Pair it with these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and you will have a very impressive meal with minimal effort!
- LOW CARB – You do not have to make any adjustments for this dish to be low-carb, gluten-free, or keto-friendly.
Ingredients for Baked Mushroom Chicken
As always, this is an overview of the ingredients you will need for this recipe. For the complete, printable recipe scroll to the recipe card below.
- Chicken Breasts: for best results, we slice large chicken breasts lengthwise into two thinner breasts. This ensures everything cooks evenly. You can also use chicken thighs in this recipe if you prefer.
- Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
- Garlic: for best results, you will need freshly minced garlic
- Shallot: you can also use finely chopped onion in a pinch.
- Mushrooms: baby Bella, cremini, and white button mushrooms will all work.
- Chicken Broth: use a good quality broth or homemade stock.
- White wine: a good dry wine like Sauvignon Blanc
- Heavy Cream: no substitutions! You need real heavy cream to get the perfect creamy texture.
- Butter: salted or unsalted butter will work in this recipe.
How to Make Mushroom Chicken
In addition to the ingredients listed above you will need a large skillet and a casserole dish. Below you will find step-by-step photos so you can see the entire process before you even get started. To make this baked chicken recipe just follow the steps below:
Season and Sear the Chicken
Prepare the chicken by cutting the large boneless skinless chicken breasts lengthwise. This will turn one large piece of chicken into two thinner, more uniform slices of chicken. Next, season the chicken. In a small bowl combine the spices and sprinkle each side of the chicken completely. It is important to be sure the chicken is well seasoned.
Heat a large skillet to medium heat and lightly cover the bottom of the skillet with olive oil. When the oil is hot and shimmering add the chicken and cook 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. It is not necessary to cook through, as the chicken will finish cooking in the oven. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Saute Mushrooms
In the same skillet add the butter, minced garlic, finely chopped shallot, and sliced mushrooms. Saute the mushrooms over medium heat. If you feel you need to, reduce the heat to medium-low. The mushrooms will reduce greatly while cooking, you can see the difference in the two photos above. Allow the mushrooms to cook, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes until it resembles the second photo above.
Add Broth and Wine
Add the chicken stock and the white wine to the skillet. Bring the liquid to a simmer and allow it to reduce by half. This process will take about 5 minutes and when you are ready to move to the next step the mushrooms should resemble the second image above.
Add Heavy Cream
Stir in the heavy cream and allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes more until it has thickened. Note: both of the images above are before the sauce has thickened. The image below is a better indication of how it should look after it has simmered for a few minutes.
Top Chicken with Mushrooms
Add the chicken to a casserole dish and top with the mushroom sauce. Bake the chicken at 350 degrees F covered with foil for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes. Until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Feel free to garnish with herbs like fresh thyme or parsley.
Serve
Once the dish is cooked the chicken breasts will be ultra tender and the mushrooms will have a rich, caramelized flavor. Serve the chicken with a big spoonful of mushroom sauce over the top. You can enjoy this dish with Mashed Potatoes, or for a low-carb option use Garlic Butter Cauliflower Mash. Some other easy side dishes that would pair perfectly with this dish are:
- Garlic Parmesan Pasta: one pan and so delicious!
- Creamy Parmesan Risotto: ultra comfort food!
- Perfect Air Fryer Baked Potato: the only way to book a baked potato!
Storage
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. To reheat warm in 30 second increments in the microwave. I do not suggest putting this dish in the freezer as the mushrooms and heavy cream are not ingredients that freeze well.
Mushroom Chicken FAQ
If you prefer to skip the wine you will need to use additional chicken broth in its place. If you are able to use wine I highly recommend it, the sauce just has a much more complex flavor.
Baby Bella, cremini, and white button mushrooms will all work.
Yes, this will work well with pork chops as well. It will also work quite nicely with shrimp or salmon, but note the cooking times will be far less. Use a meat thermometer and monitor the dish closely if you use a different protein.
Other Mushroom Recipes you will Love
- Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
- Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushrooms
- Italian Baked Mushrooms
- One Pan Chicken and Mushrooms
Want more? Check out this list of the BEST mushroom recipes!
Get the Recipe: Baked Mushroom Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into 6 thin breasts
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Mushroom Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 16 ounces baby bella mushrooms washed and sliced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare the chicken by cutting the large chicken breasts lengthwise. This will turn one large piece of chicken into two thinner, more uniform slices of chicken. Next, season the chicken. In a small bowl combine the spices and sprinkle each side of the chicken completely.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat and lightly cover the bottom of the skillet with olive oil. When the oil is hot and shimmering add the chicken and cook 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. It is not necessary to cook through, as the chicken will finish cooking in the oven. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet add the butter, minced garlic, finely chopped shallot, and sliced mushrooms. Saute the mushrooms over medium heat. If you feel you need to, reduce the heat to medium-low. The mushrooms will reduce greatly while cooking. Allow the mushrooms to cook, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock and the white wine to the skillet. Bring the liquid to a simmer and allow it to reduce by half. This process will take about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes more until it has thickened.
- Add the chicken to a casserole dish and top with the mushroom sauce. Bake the chicken at 350 degrees F covered with foil for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes. Until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
