Joe throws it together when he gets home from work, lets it bake while he plays with the girls or waters the garden, and then we eat. There's not much to the preparation, and that makes this a great weeknight recipe. This is one of those recipes that is even better the second day, so you will be glad that it makes a lot. If you leave the chicken in the oven until it is 165º, it will be overcooked because it always continues cooking for a few minutes after it is removed from the oven. When the temperature in the thickest part of the meat reaches 165º, it is ready to eat. Remove the chicken from the oven when the temperature is about 160º and then let it sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes. I highly recommend using a meat thermometer. That's also why it gets dry when you reheat it, even if it was perfectly cooked the first time. You don't overcook it! The most common culprit of dry chicken is overcooking. Either would be delicious, and you won't miss the starch. If, like me, you eat a low carb diet, you could easily serve this over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles. Part of the allure of this dish is that it makes a decadent cream sauce that is loaded with mushrooms, so if you want to maximize the sauce value, you will probably want to serve it over rice, pasta, or even a baked potato. The Swiss cheese makes the finished chicken a tiny bit tangy and that, combined with the sweet richness of the sauce, makes a winning combination. You might find that you love it just like I did. I love this Swiss cheese chicken, so even if you think you don't like Swiss, give it a try. I have thought for my entire life that I didn't like Swiss cheese, but it turns out that I didn't like it plain. I updated it a wee bit in 2021, although why mess with perfection? I didn't change the recipe at all, just updated some of the instructions to make them more clear. A friend gave me the recipe, and Joe made it regularly as it quickly became a favorite. I first shared this recipe back in 2013, when I had a first grader and a 3-year-old. This gluten-free meal is the ultimate comfort food with juicy oven baked chicken. Healthy baked casserole makes a creamy sauce with mushrooms. This simple and easy dinner recipe is rich and decadent. Christmas Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers.
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