How long to cook chicken breast in mushroom sauce in the oven?

While this recipe simmers on the stove, you can bake it at 375°F for 20-25 minutes if you prefer oven cooking.

How to keep a chicken moist in the oven?

Pounding chicken to an even thickness and covering it with sauce helps retain moisture. Avoid overcooking.

Use chopped chicken, mushrooms, garlic, and broth. Simmer until tender. Add cream or a condensed soup for richness.

Sauté mushrooms and garlic, then stir in cream of mushroom soup and water. Whisk until smooth and heat until thickened.

Use a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) added at the end and simmer until the sauce thickens.

Yes, both are interchangeable in most chicken dishes.

Absolutely! It adds creaminess and depth to chicken recipes.

Juicy chicken breasts cooked in a creamy mushroom garlic sauce – quick to make and full of flavor.

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Essentials for an easy chicken recipe with cream of mushroom soup

Butterfly chicken breasts in half and pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, chili powder, and cracked pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
Add mushrooms and garlic to the pan. Sauté until mushrooms are browned.
Stir in cream of mushroom soup and 1 cup of water. Whisk until smooth and bring to a boil.
Return chicken to the pan. Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
(Optional) For a thicker sauce: remove chicken, stir in cornstarch-water slurry, and simmer for 1 minute. Adjust consistency as needed.
Serve chicken with the creamy sauce over rice, mashed potatoes, or veggies.

Easy baked chicken with cream of mushroom soup served with sides

Serving size: 4 oz. chicken + 95g sauce
Swap with cream of chicken soup if preferred.
Use any type of mushrooms you like.
Add slurry only if you want a thicker sauce.
Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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