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Close-up of a baked chicken dish with a cheesy crust and rich, creamy mushroom sauce.
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Chicken Gloria Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
This Chicken Gloria Casserole combines tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, creamy sherry-infused sauce, and melted Swiss cheese for a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz mushrooms thinly sliced
  • ½ cup sherry wine
  • 1 can 18 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 6 slices Swiss or Muenster cheese
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley for garnish
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preheat the oven:

  1. Set the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.

Season and dredge the chicken:

  1. Generously season the chicken breasts on both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dredge each piece in all-purpose flour, ensuring an even, light coating. Shake off any excess flour.

Brown the chicken:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear each piece until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Note that the chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish.

Sauté the mushrooms:

  1. In the same skillet, add the butter and increase the heat to medium-high. Once melted, add the sliced mushrooms, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Cook the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender, approximately 5-6 minutes.

Deglaze with sherry:

  1. Pour the sherry wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1-2 minutes, reducing slightly.

Prepare the sauce:

  1. Stir the cream of mushroom soup into the mushroom and sherry mixture, ensuring it is thoroughly combined. Heat the sauce until it is smooth and warmed through.

Assemble the casserole:

  1. Arrange the seared chicken in the baking dish and pour the prepared mushroom sauce evenly over the chicken pieces. Top each chicken piece with a slice of Swiss or Muenster cheese.

Bake:

  1. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and switch the oven to broil. Broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Garnish and serve:

  1. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to enhance both flavor and presentation.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch for dredging the chicken. Additionally, ensure that the cream of mushroom soup and sherry wine used is labeled gluten-free to avoid any hidden gluten.
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