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Chicken and Mushroom Bake with Cream Sauce

Tender chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce, baked in ramekins with a melted cheese crust and served with bread.

Time
40 min
Serving
664 kcal
Ingredients
≈ $3.36
Protein
53 g
Chicken and Mushroom Bake with Cream Sauce

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Chicken breast filletpack 800 g ≈ $7.23 130 g
  2. 2 Button mushrooms≈ $7.50 per kg 100 g
  3. 3 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 40 g
  4. 4 Cream 10%pack 500 ml ≈ $2.40 100 ml
  5. 5 Wheat flour 8 g
  6. 6 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.70 40 g
  7. 7 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.58 12 g
  8. 8 Whole-grain breadpack 350 g ≈ $2.17 40 g
  9. 9 Salt 2 g
  10. 10 Ground black pepper to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. Cut chicken1 breast, mushrooms, and onion3 into 1 cm cubes. Grate the cheese finely. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Melt butter2 in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken1 with onion3 for 5 minutes until the meat is white all over.

  3. Add mushrooms and cook for another 8 minutes until moisture evaporates and mushrooms brown.

  4. Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir, and cook for 1 minute. Pour in cream4, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  5. Transfer the mixture to individual baking dishes and top with cheese.

  6. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes until the cheese melts and forms a golden crust. Serve hot with bread.

Tips

Why it works
Cut chicken into 1 cm cubes so it cooks evenly and stays tender without drying out. Smaller pieces would overcook in the sauce.
Substitutions
Use 100g crimini mushrooms instead of champignons for a stronger earthy flavor. Replace 100ml cream with 100ml Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter sauce.
Common mistakes
Overcooking the chicken makes it rubbery. It should be opaque and juicy, not gray or dry. Check after 6 minutes of sautéing.
Storing and reheating
Keeps 3 days in the fridge; reheat covered in the microwave for 2 minutes or in the oven at 180°C for 10 minutes. Freeze without cheese for up to 1 month.
Serve with
Pair with a simple green salad and a glass of dry white wine for a balanced, hearty dinner.

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