Description
This Creamy Morton’s Steakhouse Chicken recipe offers a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a savory sauce made with garlic, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a comforting dinner, this recipe combines stovetop searing with oven baking to deliver a juicy and creamy main course that serves four.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic
- 8 ounces Sliced Mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes (can substitute fresh tomatoes)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or half-and-half for lighter alternative)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the chicken after searing.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large oven-safe skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until mushrooms become tender and release their moisture.
- Season and Brown Chicken: Meanwhile, season the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet and brown on each side for 3-4 minutes until they develop a golden crust.
- Add Liquids and Cheese: Pour the chicken broth and heavy cream over the browned chicken breasts. Then sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top, which will help thicken the sauce during baking.
- Bake Chicken: Transfer the skillet carefully into the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist. Optionally, garnish with extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet to easily transfer from stovetop to oven without extra dishes.
- Substitute half-and-half or light cream for heavy cream to reduce calories.
- Check internal temperature of chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure it is fully cooked.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add tangy sweetness; fresh tomatoes can be used but may alter flavor slightly.
- For a low-sodium version, use reduced-sodium chicken broth and adjust salt accordingly.
