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Savory Chicken Gloria Casserole Recipe

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This Savory Chicken Gloria Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish featuring sautéed chicken breasts, mushrooms, onions, and a luscious sherry cream sauce topped with melted Muenster cheese. Baked to golden perfection, it makes a delightful meal perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves (butterflied and cut into eight 4-ounce pieces)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper

Cooking Fats

  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

Liquids and Cheese

  • 1/4 cup dry sherry wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 8 ounces Muenster cheese, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preparation of Chicken: Butterfly the chicken breasts and cut them into eight 4-ounce pieces to ensure even cooking.
  2. Seasoning Flour Mix: In a bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon white pepper. This mixture will be used to dredge the chicken.
  3. Dredging the Chicken: Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly covered.
  4. Prepare Casserole Dish and Oven: Spray a casserole dish with non-stick spray. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get ready for baking later.
  5. Double Dredge and Sauté First Half of Chicken: Double dredge the chicken pieces by dipping them again in the seasoned flour. Melt half of the butter and half of the olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then sauté half of the chicken pieces until they develop a golden brown crust.
  6. Transfer First Batch to Casserole: Move the browned chicken pieces to the prepared casserole dish.
  7. Sauté Remaining Chicken Pieces: Brown the remaining chicken pieces in the pan. Discard the used fat afterward and clean the pan to prepare for the next steps.
  8. Sauté Mushrooms: Melt the remaining butter and olive oil in the cleaned pan and cook the sliced cremini mushrooms until they are browned and flavorful.
  9. Add Mushrooms to Casserole: Transfer the sautéed mushrooms into the casserole dish with the chicken.
  10. Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same pan, sauté the sliced sweet onion until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute to release its aroma.
  11. Deglaze with Dry Sherry: Pour in 1/4 cup dry sherry wine and cook for a brief moment to let the alcohol cook off and flavors meld.
  12. Make the Sauce Base: Stir in flour (amount approximately 1 tablespoon) to create a roux, then slowly add 1 cup chicken stock while stirring. Heat this mixture until it thickens slightly.
  13. Add Heavy Cream: Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups heavy cream and continue heating until the sauce is bubbly and well combined.
  14. Assemble and Add Cheese: Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken and mushrooms in the casserole dish. Top with sliced 8 ounces of Muenster cheese.
  15. Bake Covered: Cover the casserole and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through.
  16. Broil for Finish: Remove the cover and broil the casserole briefly until the cheese topping turns golden brown and bubbly, adding a delectable crust.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken pieces are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
  • Double dredging the chicken helps create a crispy exterior that holds up well under the creamy sauce.
  • Cleaning the pan between sautéing chicken and vegetables prevents flavor contamination and ensures each component cooks properly.
  • Monitor closely while broiling to avoid burning the cheese topping.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with a side of steamed vegetables or a light green salad.

Keywords: Chicken casserole, creamy chicken casserole, Muenster cheese casserole, savory chicken bake, sherry cream chicken, mushroom chicken casserole

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