Baked Chicken with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms in Garlic-Herb Cream Sauce

This baked chicken recipe elevates the classic chicken mushroom and onion recipes with a rich garlic-herb cream sauce. The combination of savory mushrooms, sweet caramelized onions, and tender chicken creates a delightful dish that is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

With straightforward steps and optional ingredient swaps for gluten-free or dairy-free diets, this recipe is accessible and adaptable for everyone.

Flavorful Baked Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

This dish features chicken breasts baked to perfection, topped with caramelized onions and mushrooms, all enveloped in a creamy garlic-herb sauce. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms (such as cremini or button)
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free option)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter (or dairy-free butter)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Sauté the Onions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Cook the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and garlic. Sauté until the mushrooms are browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
4. Prepare the Cream Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream (or coconut milk). Let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning as needed.
5. Assemble the Dish: In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Pour the mushroom and cream sauce over the chicken, then top with the caramelized onions.
6. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
7. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 4 servings
• Calories: 450kcal
• Fat: 30g
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 10g