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Chicken Gloria with Mushrooms and Creamy Sherry Sauce Recipe

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Chicken Gloria is a comforting and creamy baked chicken dish featuring seared chicken cutlets smothered in a luxurious sherry cream sauce with sautéed cremini mushrooms and melted Muenster cheese. This elegant yet simple recipe combines tender chicken, rich flavors, and a golden cheesy topping, perfect for a special dinner or cozy family meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 3 large chicken breasts
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Flour for dredging + 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick), divided

Mushrooms

  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup dry sherry
  • 1.5 cups heavy/whipping cream

Topping

  • 6 slices Muenster cheese

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients and Oven: Prep all your ingredients ahead of time. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position the oven rack in the top third.
  2. Prepare Chicken Cutlets: Slice each chicken breast lengthwise creating 6 thinner cutlets. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off the excess for an even coating.
  3. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear chicken cutlets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until lightly browned but not fully cooked. Add a splash more olive oil if needed between batches. Transfer seared chicken to a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
  4. Cook Mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add sliced mushrooms and cook over medium heat until mushrooms are nicely seared and their moisture has evaporated, approximately 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and distribute mushrooms over and around the chicken in the casserole dish.
  5. Make Cream Sauce: Return skillet to medium heat and melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour and minced garlic, cooking for about 1 minute while stirring constantly to form a roux.
  6. Add Liquids: Slowly pour in dry sherry, whisking to loosen any browned bits from the pan. Gradually add heavy cream while whisking continuously until the sauce is smooth. Let it cook for a few minutes until slightly thickened but still pourable. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Combine Sauce and Chicken: Pour the creamy sherry sauce evenly over the chicken and mushrooms in the casserole dish.
  8. Add Cheese: Layer 6 slices of Muenster cheese on top of the sauced chicken.
  9. Bake Covered: Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  10. Broil for Golden Top: Remove the foil and switch oven to broil. Broil for a few minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  11. Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking, then serve warm, spooning extra sauce as desired.

Notes

  • Using Muenster cheese adds a mild, creamy melt; you can substitute with Swiss or mozzarella if preferred.
  • Do not fully cook the chicken during searing, as it will finish baking in the oven, preventing dryness.
  • Use dry sherry for authentic flavor; if unavailable, dry white vermouth or a dry white wine can be substituted.
  • Watch closely during broiling to avoid burning the cheese topping.
  • Allow the dish to rest after baking to let the sauce thicken slightly for better serving consistency.

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