Entrée: United States – Mushroom Cheddar Chicken Bake

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 30 min

Total 40 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
8 oz (225 g) button mushrooms, sliced
8 oz (225 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter
1 cup (240 ml) half-and-half
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. **Cook the Chicken and Mushrooms**: In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and sliced button mushrooms. Cook until the chicken is browned and mushrooms are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. **Prepare the Sauce**: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the half-and-half. Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until it forms a creamy sauce.

4. **Assemble the Bake**: Transfer the chicken and mushroom mixture into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle any remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

5. **Bake**: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.

6. **Serve**: Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving hot.