Description

This easy family dinner features juicy chicken breasts smothered in a savory mushroom-onion sauce and topped with melted Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. It’s a comforting, restaurant-style meal that comes together quickly and is sure to please everyone at the table.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs, pounded to even thickness)
1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil (or canola oil)
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced (white or cremini)
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning blend)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or mozzarella)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar)
Optional: chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F).
Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet, then add sliced onions and mushrooms. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until onions are caramelized and mushrooms are soft. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits. Sprinkle in dried thyme and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning mushroom-onion mixture over each piece. If skillet isn’t oven-safe, transfer everything to a baking dish.
Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken. Preheat oven broiler to high.
Place skillet under broiler for 2-3 minutes, just until cheese is bubbly and melted.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot, spooning extra mushroom sauce over each chicken breast.

Notes

Pound chicken evenly for best results. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based cheese. Double-check broth and Worcestershire sauce for gluten-free. Add bell peppers or swap onions for shallots for variations. Leftovers taste great and can be reheated or frozen.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
Calories: 410
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 620
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 9
Fiber: 2
Protein: 42

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