Description
Chicken Gloria is a creamy, oven-finished chicken dish packed with rich flavor from mushrooms, garlic, and a luscious cream sauce, all topped with melted cheese. A retro favorite that’s easy enough for a weeknight but elegant enough for guests.
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.
3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add a little more butter if needed and sautée mushrooms until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping the pan. Simmer to reduce slightly.
6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens.
7. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and cover each piece with shredded cheese.
8. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, use a mix of butter and garlic-infused oil when searing the chicken.
Don’t overcrowd the pan while searing, to ensure proper browning.
If using pre-shredded cheese, sprinkle while the sauce is hot to help it melt better before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sear and Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, Chicken Gloria, weeknight dinner