Chicken with cheese and mushroom sauce
4 servings
40 minutes
Chicken in cheese-mushroom sauce is a delightful dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken fillet with the rich flavor of creamy mushroom sauce and an aromatic cheese crust. Its origin is linked to traditional French gastronomy, where meat is often paired with sauces based on cream and mushrooms. This recipe will give you a rich, velvety sauce that perfectly saturates the juicy meat, while melted cheese adds a delicate zest. The dish is perfect for festive dinners or cozy home meals and pairs well with vegetables and fresh herbs, enhancing its exquisite taste. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for beginner cooks, and the result is always impressive.
1
Wash the chicken fillet, dry it, and cut it into small pieces. Slightly pound each slice. Then add salt and spices to the chicken fillet, mix, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Slice the mushrooms and sauté in oil until the liquid evaporates. At the end, add sour cream, simmer for a couple of minutes, and remove from the pan.
- Champignons: 300 g
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Sour cream: 300 g
3
Heat the pan well and quickly fry the chicken fillet in oil on both sides. Then add the sauce to the meat, mix, reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Chicken fillet: 500 g
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
4
Grate the cheese on a fine grater. Sprinkle the chicken fillet with grated cheese and cook the meat until the cheese melts.
- Gouda cheese: 100 g
5
Serve chicken fillet with cheese-mushroom sauce, herbs, and vegetables.