Ingredients
– 3 large chicken breasts cut into 6 thin cutlets
– Salt and pepper to taste for seasoning
– Flour amount as needed for coating
– 8 ounces (about 227 grams) cremini mushrooms sliced
– Garlic to taste used for sautéing with mushrooms
– 1.5 cups (360 ml) heavy cream
– 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry sherry
– Butter as needed combined with flour to thicken the sauce
– Flour additional amount as needed for thickening the sauce
– 6 slices Muenster cheese or alternatives like Swiss, Gruyère, Fontina, Provolone, or mozzarella
Instructions
1-First Step: Prepare all ingredients by cutting the chicken and seasoning it with salt and pepper, then coat in flour.
2-Second Step: Sear the chicken in a hot pan until golden brown, then set it aside.
3-Third Step: In the same pan, sauté the mushrooms and garlic until soft, adding rich flavors to the base.
4-Fourth Step: Create the creamy sauce by combining heavy cream, dry sherry, butter, and flour, cooking until it thickens.
5-Fifth Step: Return the chicken to the pan, top with sauce, and layer on 6 slices of Muenster cheese.
6-Final Step: Bake at 375°F (190°C) covered with foil for 20 minutes, then broil briefly to brown the cheese, and serve with sides like pasta or veggies.
Last Step:
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🍳 Use thin chicken cutlets for even cooking and tender texture.
🥄 To avoid lumps, whisk the cream and sherry gradually into the roux.
🍄 Fresh cremini mushrooms provide best flavor; substitute with button mushrooms if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains dairy and alcohol
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 chicken cutlet with sauce)
- Calories: 568 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg