Mozzarella Mushroom Chicken Bake
Equipment
- 9 x 13 inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 4 whole chicken breasts boneless
- 4 eggs
- Italian breadcrumbs
- ¾ lb margarine
- ½ lb fresh mushrooms sliced
- ½ lb Mozzarella cheese sliced
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into serving-size pieces.
- Place the chicken pieces in a shallow dish and cover them with the beaten eggs.
- Let the chicken marinate in the eggs for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- After marination, remove the chicken from the refrigerator.
- In a frying pan, sauté the sliced mushrooms until tender.
- Set aside.
- Roll each chicken piece in Italian breadcrumbs until well coated.
- In a large frying pan, melt the margarine over medium heat.
- Fry the breaded chicken pieces in the melted margarine until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Transfer the fried chicken pieces to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the sautéed mushrooms on top of the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and place slices of Mozzarella cheese on top of the chicken and mushrooms.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional few minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Mozzarella Mushroom Chicken Bake!
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this savory chicken bake with a medium-bodied Pinot Noir. Its fruity notes and smooth finish complement the richness of the melted Mozzarella cheese and the earthiness of the mushrooms, enhancing your dining experience.Nutritional Information
Calories: 600 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 45 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g