Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

Name: Chicken and Mushroom Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 21 min
Ingredients: 4 large chicken breasts (skinless, boneless); 8 oz. fresh mushrooms (sliced thickly); 1/2 cup onion (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 tsp. sea salt; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram; 1/2 cup gluten free flour (or use regular flour); 6 tbsp. olive oil (divided use); 1 tsp. fresh parsley (minced, for garnish, if desired); 1 tsp. fresh thyme (for garnish, if desired); 2 tbsp. unsalted butter; 2 tbsp. gluten free flour (or use regular flor); 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup half-and-half ((or up to 1/2 cup more, if desired)); 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram; 1 tbsp. dried parsley; 1/2 tsp. dried sage; 1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning; 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary; 1/2 tsp. sea salt

April 1, 2015Teresa Ambra

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Gluten Free Living – 2015

Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is absolutely sensational. We eat a lot of chicken for dinner, although I have to admit to being partial to steak. One of these days I need to make up a batch of my homemade Fried Chicken. It’s been sooooooo long since I’ve made it. I make chicken in casseroles and I make chicken with pasta. I love chicken and we love this delicious entree.

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This casserole is smothered in a delicious, thick and creamy sauce with mushrooms, onions and garlic. I made it gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular all-purpose flour. This recipe can be served over rice, mashed potatoes or even toast or biscuits. But you certainly don’t have to serve it over anything if you prefer.

When I originally posted this recipe in April 2015, I was following a recipe I had found on Pinterest. The recipe was okay, but it was insufficiently seasoned. I felt it needed more. Much more. So I started from scratch and decided to remake the recipe entirely. This time, I highly seasoned both the chicken and the sauce with herbs like thyme, rosemary, sage, poultry seasoning and marjoram. I seasoned it the way I enjoy chicken dishes. Talk about amping up the recipe to the next level, yessiree. I made sure the sauce was a little thicker too. It turned out more like a gravy and not thin and watery. The entree turned out so well this time, there was absolutely no disappointment with the outcome.

I served the chicken along with some Down Home Succotash for our Friday night care group (August 2018). I didn’t serve it over rice, potatoes or anything else. We all enjoyed having a thicker gravy-type sauce to spoon over the chicken. Without exception, everyone totally loved this Chicken and Mushroom Casserole. The flavors of the chicken and sauce were outstanding. I even had some folks ask me what kind of seasonings I used because they enjoyed the taste so much.

If you’re looking for a different way to make chicken, then give Chicken and Mushroom Casserole a try. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed with this fantastic version. It’s also a terrific entree to serve for company or holiday dinners, like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Plan to lick your lips and salivate after every bite. 🙂

Chicken and Mushroom Casserole has a fantastic, thick and creamy mushroom sauce that’s quite delightful.

You can serve Chicken and Mushroom Casserole with rice, mashed potatoes or by itself.

I loved the idea of having mushrooms in this dish. They added great flavor and texture. I served this casserole with Down Home Succotash.

Here’s what I did.

I used these ingredients for the chicken.

Sprinkle each side of chicken generously with salt and pepper, thyme and marjoram.

Dredge chicken pieces in gluten free flour.

Pour olive oil into skillet. Fry chicken about 10-15 minutes until lightly browned.

Turn chicken pieces over and fry another 10 minutes or so. The meat doesn’t need to cook all the way through because the chicken will continue cooking in the oven.

Remove chicken and place in greased casserole dish.

Wipe out skillet with paper towels and add remaining olive oil. Add mushrooms and onions and saute 5 minutes until tender.

Add garlic and saute an additional minute or two.

Spray a 9×13″ glass baking dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place chicken into prepared baking dish. Pour mushroom-onion mixture over top of chicken pieces. Set aside.

Meanwhile, in the same skillet, melt butter. Add gluten free flour.

Whisk flour and stir until lightly golden – about 1 – 2 minutes.

Slowly whisk in chicken broth until mixture is creamy. Add lemon juice.

Add seasonings.

Add half-and-half slowly and whisk to combine. If you want a slightly thinner sauce, you can add additional half-and-half now.

Allow sauce to thicken. Check seasonings. Add additional salt and pepper, if desired. Remove from heat.

Pour sauce over top of mushrooms. Cover with foil.

Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes or until done. Remove foil. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme, if desired. I was trying to cook my meat faster because I was on a time crunch and my meat was not totally defrosted. I cooked it at 400 degrees for about an hour.

Serve Chicken and Mushroom Casserole over hot, cooked rice or mashed potatoes.

Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is a terrific gluten free recipe. I served it with Down Home Succotash.

We enjoyed the seasonings of thyme, marjoram, rosemary, sage and poultry seasoning. They really added delicious flavors to this tasty chicken dish.

Here’s the recipe.

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM CASSEROLE

(My own concoction)

Chicken and Mushroom Casserole

Teresa Ambra

This amazing stick-to-the-ribs dinner is comfort food extraordinaire. Chicken is cooked with mushrooms, onions and garlic and seasoned with several herbs to amp up the flavors. It's a wonderful entree for company or holiday dinners. Gluten free.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 21

Course Chicken Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 521 kcal

Equipment

1 large skillet
measuring cups
measuring spoons
1 9x13" glass baking dish
1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
1 whisk
1 wooden spoon
1 spatula

Ingredients

CHICKEN:

4 large chicken breasts skinless, boneless
8 oz. fresh mushrooms sliced thickly
1/2 cup onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram
1/2 cup gluten free flour or use regular flour
6 tbsp. olive oil divided use
1 tsp. fresh parsley minced, for garnish, if desired
1 tsp. fresh thyme for garnish, if desired

SAUCE:

2 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. gluten free flour or use regular flor
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half (or up to 1/2 cup more, if desired)
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram
1 tbsp. dried parsley
1/2 tsp. dried sage
1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
1/2 tsp. sea salt

Instructions

CHICKEN:

Sprinkle both sides of chicken pieces generously with salt, pepper, thyme and marjoram.
Dredge seasoned chicken pieces in gluten free flour to coat well.
Add 2-3 tbsp. olive oil to a skillet and heat to medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook about 10-15 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
Remove chicken and place in a 9x13” glass baking dish sprayed with olive oil cooking spray.
With paper towels, carefully clean skillet.
Place skillet back on burner and add remaining olive oil.
Add onions and mushrooms and sauté about 5 minutes until tender.
Add garlic and cook an additional minute or two.
Spread mushroom mixture over top of chicken in baking dish.

SAUCE:

In the same saucepan over medium heat, add butter.
After butter has melted, add flour and cook about 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
Slowly add chicken broth and whisk to combine.
Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, parsley, sage, poultry seasoning and half-and-half and whisk again.
Allow sauce to heat until thickened, whisking frequently.
Once the sauce has thickened, check for seasoning.
Add additional salt and pepper or other seasonings, if desired.
Pour sauce over top of chicken and mushroom mixture in baking dish.
Cover with foil.
Bake about 45-60 minutes at 350°, until chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme, if desired.
Serve over cooked rice, mashed potatoes or noodles.

Notes

NOTE: If you want a slightly thinner sauce, use a full cup of half-and-half rather than merely 1/2 cup.

NOTE: My chicken was partially frozen so I baked it at 400 degrees for about an hour. If your chicken is thawed when you start pan-frying, the casserole may be cooked through by 45 minutes. Check with a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.

NOTE: You can also use regular flour if you don't need to keep the recipe gluten free.

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Nutrition

Calories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 31gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 828mgPotassium: 854mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 776IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 6mg

Keyword casserole, chicken, chicken casserole, gluten free, mushrooms

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[b]Chicken and Mushroom Casserole[/b]

Recipe Type: Chicken Main Dish

Cuisine:

Author: Teresa Ambra

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 1 hour

Total time: 1 hour 20 mins

Serves: 4

This old-world Ukrainian dish is simple yet a delicious way to get a stick-to-the-ribs dinner. Serve this casserole over rice, mashed potatoes or noodles. Gluten free.

Ingredients

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each cut in 3 long strips
8-oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced thickly
1/3 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup Bob’s Red Mill all-purpose gluten free flour
4-6 tbsp. olive oil, divided use
fresh parsley for garnish, if desired[br]
[b]SAUCE:[/b][br]
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. Bob’s Red Mill all-purpose gluten free flour
¾ cup chicken broth
½ cup half-and-half
1 ½ tsp. lemon juice

Instructions

Sprinkle chicken generously with salt and pepper.
Dredge in flour to coat well.
Add 2-3 tbsp. olive oil to a skillet and heat to medium-high heat.
Add dredged chicken pieces and cook about 5 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
Remove chicken and place in an 8×12” glass baking dish sprayed with olive oil cooking spray.
With paper towels, carefully remove grease from chicken and clean pan.
Place skillet back on burner and add remaining olive oil.
Add onions and mushrooms and sauté about 5 minutes until tender.
Add garlic and cook an additional minute or two.
Spread mushroom mixture over top of chicken in baking dish.
In a saucepan over medium heat, add butter.
After butter has melted, add flour and cook about 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
Slowly add chicken broth and whisk to combine.
Add lemon juice, pepper and haand-half and whisk again.
Allow sauce to heat until thickened, whisking frequently.
Once the sauce has thickened, check for seasoning.
Add additional salt and pepper, if desired.
Pour sauce over top of chicken and mushroom mixture in baking dish.
Cover with foil.
Bake about 30-45 minutes at 350°.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve over cooked rice, mashed potatoes or noodles.

Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is savory and delicious. We loved it with a side of Down Home Succotash.

Our company loved this chicken entree.

Chicken and Mushroom Casserole is fantastic and seasoned so delightfully. It’s excellent paired with Down Home Succotash.

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This amazing stick-to-the-ribs dinner is comfort food extraordinaire. Chicken is cooked with mushrooms, onions and garlic and seasoned with several herbs to amp up the flavors. It’s a wonderful entree for company or holiday dinners. Gluten free.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 21

Course Chicken Main Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 521 kcal