Description
Chicken Gloria brings pure comfort right to your dinner table with its creamy, cheesy layers of golden-browned chicken that absolutely melt in your mouth. Hearty and satisfying, this classic dish delivers classic flavors that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms
- 6 slices Muenster cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup dry sherry
Seasoning and Coating:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create 6 thin cutlets. Generously sprinkle your salt and pepper across both sides of the meat.
- Dust each chicken cutlet thoroughly with ½ cup of all-purpose flour, ensuring complete coverage for a delicate coating.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place 3 cutlets into the pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a 9×13 baking dish. Repeat with remaining cutlets.
- Using the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Sauté 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms for 5-6 minutes until they develop a rich, caramelized color.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the mushrooms and stir for 30 seconds, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Spread the mushroom and garlic mixture evenly over your chicken cutlets in the baking dish.
- Deglaze the skillet with ½ cup dry sherry, scraping up the delicious browned bits from the pan’s bottom. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet, stirring constantly. Let the sauce reduce and thicken for 3-5 minutes until it reaches a rich, creamy consistency.
- Drench your chicken and mushrooms with the sherry cream sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer 1 slice of Muenster cheese over each chicken cutlet.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, creating a steamy environment for tender chicken.
- Remove the foil and broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully until the cheese turns golden and bubbles with appetizing intensity.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish for a fresh, colorful finish before serving hot directly from the baking dish.
Notes
- Use thin chicken cutlets to ensure even cooking and faster preparation time.
- Select a good-quality Swiss or provolone cheese that melts smoothly and creates a rich flavor profile.
- Dry sherry adds complex depth, but white wine works as an excellent substitute if sherry isn’t available.
- For a lower-carb version, replace flour dredging with almond flour or skip breading entirely and season chicken directly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg