Ingredients
6 servings
- •6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- •1 teaspoon paprika
- •1.5 teaspoons salt, divided
- •0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- •0.25 cup butter
- •2 tablespoons water
- •1.25 cups half-and-half
- •6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- •1 tablespoon lemon juice
- •1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a shallow dish or bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Coat chicken breasts with the flour mixture. In a large skillet, brown the coated chicken in 1/4 cup of butter or margarine. Add the water, cover and let simmer covered for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- When chicken breasts are done simmering, remove from the skillet and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish; save drippings. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and half-and-half. Mix together and stir mixture into reserved drippings in skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring, and cook until thick and bubbly. Add mushrooms and lemon juice and stir together. Pour sauce over chicken and bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes
- Sprinkle with cheese and bake 3-5 minutes more until cheese melts.
Nutritional Facts
Per 6 servings
- Calories: 414
- Carbohydrate: 10g
- Fat: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Sugar: 1g