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Easy Chicken Lombardy — Mushroom Marsala Cheese Bake with mushrooms and mozzarella.

Easy Chicken Lombardy Mushroom Marsala Cheese Bake

A cozy, cheesy chicken bake topped with a savory mushroom Marsala sauce, making it the perfect comforting dinner for any night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 2 to 3 pieces large chicken breasts, sliced in half to make cutlets
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
  • optional flour for light dredging
For the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter additional may be needed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (baby bella or white)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Marsala wine dry is preferred; chicken broth can substitute
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream can use half and half for a lighter version
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or a mix of oregano and basil
For the topping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste chopped green onions or parsley for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Slice chicken breasts into thinner cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly coat each piece with flour and shake off the extra for browning.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil. Brown the chicken for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, then move the chicken into the baking dish.
  2. In the same skillet, add more butter if needed. Add mushrooms and cook until they soften and start to brown, then stir in garlic for about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in Marsala wine and let it simmer for a minute. Add chicken broth, cream, and Italian seasoning, and let bubble gently until slightly thickened.
  4. Pour the mushroom sauce over the chicken. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Serving
  1. Sprinkle with green onions or parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Great for meal prep; can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Add broth while reheating if the sauce thickens too much.