Cheesy Smothered Mushroom Chicken

Ingredient Notes

These notes are here to help make this recipe a success; they cover some but not all ingredients; for a complete ingredient list, check out the recipe card below.

Chicken: The recipe uses chicken breasts, a great cut that always ends up in the grocery cart. I like to buy large chicken breasts and cut them into two fillets (see below) but feel free to buy chicken cutlets or fillets from the grocery store and cut out that step.
Mushrooms: You can use any available mushrooms. Baby Bella, button mushrooms, or cremini are all great choices. Even the pre-sliced mushrooms will work.
Onions: Any small onion is perfect. Or substitute in 2 shallots.
Grated cheese: I like to use Colby, Cheddar, or Monterey Jack cheese. While mozzarella gives you a great stretch, it doesn't add much flavor. But use what you have on hand as long as it melts well.
Chicken broth: Vegetable broth or beef broth will work well too.
Thyme: The recipe uses dried thyme as it is easy to find. Feel free to substitute in fresh thyme. You will need to use 2 teaspoons of fresh thyme.

Creating chicken fillets

Place the chicken breasts onto a chopping board and pat them dry to prevent slipping. 
Take a sharp knife, hold it parallel to the chopping board, and cut the chicken breasts in half through the middle. 
Cover the chicken fillets with some plastic wrap or parchment paper and use a heavy-based skillet to flatten them to an even thickness.

Recipe Tips

We've tested this recipe at least 3 times to ensure it works well for you, have a look at our tips for getting the best dish you can!

• The chicken gets coated in a seasoned flour mixture. When you finish with it, please don't throw it out immediately; we will use a little of it in the mushrooms. Don't worry; it gets cooked through, so it is perfectly safe.
• When cooking the mushrooms, toss them around in the butter and then leave them to cook without stirring for at least 2-3 minutes so they start to brown and release their moisture. 
• Although the recipe suggests putting the chicken into the oven to melt the cheese, you can place it under a broiler, but watch it closely.

Recipe Adaptions

These are all just suggestions and things that have worked in our test kitchen, but it is your dinner, so adapt it to suit your family. That is the beauty of cooking; we can all create our own delicious meals.

• You can use chicken thighs in place of chicken breast. They will need longer in the pan.
• Add extra veg to your mushroom mixture. For example, spinach is the perfect addition. Or add in finely chopped carrots or zucchini.
• If you are feeling decadent, adding some grated truffle before serving adds a fantastic taste. Or use truffle butter or truffle olive oil for cooking to add a subtle truffle flavor.

Why You'll Love this Cheesy Smothered Mushroom Chicken

• It is ready in 30 minutes.
• It uses easy-to-find ingredients.
• It makes your chicken juicy and full of flavor.
• It goes with so many different sides.
• Melted cheese!!!

Serving Suggestions

These Cheesy Smothered Mushroom Chicken Breasts go with just about anything! Any of these recipes would be great options.

• Crispy Potatoes
• Side Salad
• Garlic Butter Potatoes
• Cheesy Pasta
• Savory Sweet Potato Mash
• Garlic Green Beans
• Kale and Bacon
• Mashed Potato
• Rutabaga and Carrot