Pollo Gloria

Ingredienti

• 3 large chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (divided)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
• 1/3 cup dry sherry
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 6 slices Muenster cheese

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Dredge chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then use 5 tablespoons of flour to dredge chicken, shaking off excess.

3. 3

   Brown chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Add chicken and brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.

4. 4

   Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent. Add mushrooms and sprinkle on remaining 3 tablespoons of flour. Cook until golden.

5. 5

   Simmer sauce: Deglaze with sherry, then add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in half-and-half, and simmer until slightly thickened.

6. 6

   Bake: Pour the mushroom sauce over the chicken in the baking dish. Top with slices of Muenster cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, then broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.