Name: Chicken Gloria
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or homemade equivalent); ½ cup milk or heavy cream; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

For the Mushroom Sauce:

2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or homemade equivalent)
½ cup milk or heavy cream
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Topping:

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 2:

Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.

Step 3:

In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil or butter. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until lightly golden (it does not need to be fully cooked).

Step 4:

Transfer the seared chicken into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5:

In the same skillet, sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant and softened.

Step 6:

Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and become tender.

Step 7:

Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk (or cream), thyme, and black pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for a few minutes.

Step 8:

Pour the mushroom sauce evenly over the chicken in the baking dish.

Step 9:

Sprinkle mozzarella (or Swiss cheese) and Parmesan cheese generously over the top.

Step 10:

Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11:

Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy
Use fresh mushrooms for best flavor
Searing the chicken adds extra depth
Adjust sauce thickness by adding more milk if needed
Let the dish rest before serving for better texture