This vintage Chicken Gloria Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that everyone loves. The tender chicken breasts, sautéed mushrooms, sherry wine, and creamy mushroom sauce are perfectly combined to create a heavenly taste that will make you crave for more. The dish is easy to make and perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a comforting weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests.
Chicken Gloria Casserole has become a staple dish in my household ever since I first made it for my husband. He fell in love with the creamy and comforting flavors, and he always requests it whenever he needs a pick-me-up. I love how easy it is to make and how it can be prepared ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights. Whenever we have guests over, I always make sure to serve this dish, and it always receives rave reviews.
Why This Chicken Gloria Casserole Recipe Will Become Your Favorite Dish
- Tender and juicy chicken breasts that are seasoned perfectly with salt and pepper
- The sautéed mushrooms add a meaty and earthy flavor to the dish
- Sherry wine adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor to the dish
- Creamy mushroom sauce that is made with cream of mushroom soup and cheese adds richness and depth to the dish
- Easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, perfect for busy weeknights or for entertaining guests
Ingredients:
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise (about 1.5 lb / 680 g)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 40 g)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (about 45 ml)
- 2 tablespoons butter (about 28 g)
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (about 227 g)
- 1/2 cup sherry wine (about 120 ml)
- 1 (18 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (about 510 g)
- 6 slices Swiss or Muenster cheese (about 120 g)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Dredge in flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Once hot, brown the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- In the same skillet, add butter and increase heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Let cook until golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in sherry and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, mixing well, and cook until heated through.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish. Top with cheese slices.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and turn oven to broil. Broil until cheese is golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes:
- You can substitute sherry wine with white wine or chicken broth if you prefer.
- You can use any type of cheese that you like, but Swiss or Muenster cheese work best for this dish.
Creamy and Comforting Chicken Gloria Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts halved lengthwise (about 1.5 lb / 680 g)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour about 40 g
- 3 tablespoons olive oil about 45 ml
- 2 tablespoons butter about 28 g
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced (about 227 g)
- 1/2 cup sherry wine about 120 ml
- 1 18 oz can cream of mushroom soup (about 510 g)
- 6 slices Swiss or Muenster cheese about 120 g
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Dredge in flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Once hot, brown the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- In the same skillet, add butter and increase heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Let cook until golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in sherry and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, mixing well, and cook until heated through.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish. Top with cheese slices.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and turn oven to broil. Broil until cheese is golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!