Chicken Casserole Recipe (Chicken Gloria)
This chicken casserole is packed with tender chicken, golden mushrooms, and a creamy homemade sauce. A family-favorite comfort dish that’s perfect for dinner or leftovers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Mushroom Casserole:
2½ lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch thick strips (4–5 large breasts)
1½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour (for coating)
6 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 lb white mushrooms, thickly sliced
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
For the Creamy Sauce:
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ cups chicken broth
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 cup half & half (or ½ cup milk + ½ cup heavy cream)
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Sear the Chicken:
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour. In a skillet, heat 3 Tbsp olive oil and sauté chicken until golden (not fully cooked). Transfer to a 9×13” casserole dish.
Cook Veggies:
Add remaining 3 Tbsp oil to the pan. Sauté mushrooms and onions until soft and golden. Add garlic and cook 1–2 more minutes. Spread over chicken.
Make the Sauce:
In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour until golden (1–2 min). Gradually whisk in chicken broth, lemon juice, and pepper. Stir in half & half. Simmer until thick. Season to taste.
Assemble & Bake:
Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables in the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
Serve:
Serve warm over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or white rice. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the skillet when browning the chicken
Use freshly sliced mushrooms for best texture
Season sauce generously—it’s key to flavor
Find it online: http://elladishes.com/chicken-casserole-recipe-chicken-gloria/
