Creamy Mushroom Chicken Bake

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 250–300 g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 150 ml chicken broth
• 100 g cream cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 cup crispy fried onions

Preparation

1. Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika and Italian seasoning.
2. Sauté the mushrooms: In a pan, melt the butter and cook the onion and mushrooms for about 5–7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Make the sauce: Add the cream, chicken broth and cream cheese. Stir until smooth, then add the Parmesan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. Assemble: Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the creamy mushroom sauce over it.
5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 190°C (375°F) for about 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Add the crispy onions: Remove the foil, cover the top with crispy fried onions, and bake another 5–10 minutes until golden and crunchy.
7. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Perfect with: mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.