**Baked Cheesy Mushroom Chicken Breasts**

These images showcase a mouthwatering dish of **Baked Cheesy Mushroom Chicken Breasts**. This recipe involves topping chicken breasts with a savory mushroom mixture and plenty of cheese before baking them to perfection. Here’s how you can make this delicious dish:

Ingredients:

– **Chicken breasts**: 4 boneless, skinless
– **Salt and pepper**: to taste
– **Olive oil**: 2 tablespoons
– **Butter**: 2 tablespoons
– **Mushrooms**: 8 oz (225g), sliced
– **Onion**: 1 small, finely chopped
– **Garlic**: 2 cloves, minced
– **Thyme**: 1 teaspoon (optional)
– **Soy sauce**: 1 tablespoon (optional, for added flavor)
– **Heavy cream or sour cream**: 1/4 cup (60ml) (optional, for a creamier topping)
– **Shredded cheddar cheese**: 1 cup (100g)
– **Shredded mozzarella cheese**: 1 cup (100g)
– **Fresh parsley**: chopped, for garnish

 Instructions:

1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. **Prepare the Chicken Breasts:**
– Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
– In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
– Sear the chicken breasts on each side for about 2-3 minutes, until golden brown but not fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on the prepared baking sheet.

3. **Prepare the Mushroom Topping:**
– In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt.
– Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped onion. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until the mushrooms are browned and the onion is softened.
– Add the minced garlic and thyme (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
– Stir in the soy sauce and heavy cream or sour cream if you want a creamier topping. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
– Remove the skillet from heat.

4. **Assemble the Dish:**
– Spoon the mushroom mixture evenly over the seared chicken breasts.
– Top each chicken breast with a generous amount of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.

5. **Bake:**
– Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. **Serve:**
– Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
– Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

This **Baked Cheesy Mushroom Chicken** pairs well with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish that’s sure to be a hit at the dinner table. Enjoy! If you have any more recipes you’d like to try or any questions, feel free to ask.