Description
This Easy Chicken Casserole with Mushrooms blends tender chicken, fresh mushrooms, and creamy plant-based cheese with smoked turkey bacon and savory natural sauces for a comforting and flavorful dish. Perfect for cozy dinners, it offers rich, creamy texture and smoky depth while being nutritious and adaptable to different tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into evenly sized pieces
- 100g smoked turkey bacon, diced
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 200g fresh cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
Liquids & Sauces
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Dairy & Cheese
- 1 cup plant-based cheese (melting variety)
Other
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Clean and slice the mushrooms, dice the smoked turkey bacon, cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized pieces, mince garlic, and finely chop onions to have everything ready for cooking.
- Sauté the Base: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced smoked turkey bacon and cook until slightly crispy to develop smoky flavor. Add onions and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant. Toss in the sliced mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms release moisture and brown.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, stirring to combine with bacon, mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Pour in chicken broth and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Let simmer until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender, absorbing all the flavors.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the natural gelling agent slowly, thickening the sauce to a creamy consistency without it becoming too dense. Add dried thyme and parsley, mixing well to brighten the flavor.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the chicken mixture into a casserole dish. Sprinkle generously with plant-based cheese on top. Bake in a preheated oven until the cheese melts and bubbles with a golden crust forming.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- Simmer the sauce gently over low heat for a rich and creamy texture.
- Add plant-based cheese just before baking for a perfect melty topping.
- Allow casserole to rest slightly before serving for easier portioning and enhanced flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, mushrooms, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, comforting dinner, creamy casserole, gluten free, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
