Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Cube the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and minced garlic and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are softened and the excess liquid has evaporated.
- Step 3: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, heavy cream, dried thyme, and salt and pepper to taste until the mixture is smooth.
- Step 4: Combine the cubed raw chicken, the sautéed mushroom and garlic mixture, and the prepared soup mixture directly into the casserole dish, stirring thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Step 5: Bake the casserole, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove the dish, sprinkle the top evenly with the shredded mozzarella cheese, and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Notes
- This casserole freezes beautifully; ensure it's completely cooled, then cover tightly with foil and freeze for up to 3 months, thawing overnight before reheating.
- To revive leftovers without drying out the chicken, reheat individual portions loosely covered in the microwave, or cover the entire dish with foil and bake at 325°F (160°C) until warmed through.
- Balance the richness of the creamy sauce by serving alongside a light, peppery arugula salad dressed simply with lemon and olive oil, or a scoop of fluffy white rice.
- For the deepest mushroom flavor and a thicker sauce, ensure you cook the cremini mushrooms until all their released liquid has completely evaporated before mixing them into the soup base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American