Turn any weeknight into an event with this creamy, savory, smoky Gluten Free Mushroom Soup with Smothered Chicken. The smell of smoky bacon and herbaceous Italian spices will have your family flocking to the table asking what’s for dinner.

There’s no need to stress over serving up nourishing and comforting meals with this easy chicken recipe. Combining bold flavors with minimal prep, this is a dish that will be in constant rotation for those busy weeknights. Serve this up with a side of spaghetti squash to sop up all of the glorious sauce!

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Why you will love this recipe

Make Ahead - Looking for a dish you can assemble in the morning before work and pop in the oven for dinner? Just assemble the ingredients in the baking dish and keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to cook.
Minimal Prep - The only real work involved in making this smothered chicken is mixing together your spice mix and chopping the bacon. Everything gets added to a baking dish making this ideal for any level of cook. Your kids can even get into the kitchen and help with this one!
Accessible Ingredients - Using a pantry staple like gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and a quick-cooking superhero like chicken breast makes this baked smothered chicken as easy to shop for as it is to make.

Ingredients

Chicken Breasts - Lean in fat, high in protein, and quick cooking, chicken breast makes the perfect canvas for the flavorful sauce the mushroom soup creates. Springer Mountain Farms chicken is the best-tasting chicken on the market, coming from family-owned and operated farms. The chickens are American Humane Certified and fed a 100% U.S.-grown diet.
Bacon - You only need a couple of strips to deliver smokiness along with that unmistakable salty savoriness only bacon can deliver. Use your favorite kind such as applewood or hickory smoked to change up the flavor profile.
Cream of Mushroom Soup - Gluten-free cream of mushroom soup is smothered in this baked smothered chicken. Not only does it give incredible flavor but it also keeps the chicken tender and moist. Go ahead and double up on this recipe because you’ll want leftovers!
Mozzarella Cheese - We are here for that melty, molten cheese pull and mozzarella cheese delivery. It adds extra creaminess and richness to the chicken.
Seasoning - Italian seasoning gives a fresh, herbaceous flavor while paprika gives earthiness. Garlic powder gives a little pungent bite that adds depth while sea salt enhances the flavors of all of the ingredients.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Set aside a large round or square baking dish that will accommodate three chicken breasts.
Mix together the seasonings in a small bowl and set aside.
Rinse off the chicken and thoroughly pat them dry. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the spice mixture making sure they’re evenly coated. Place the chicken into the baking dish.
Spoon some of the cream of mushroom soup over the top of each chicken breast. Place the remaining soup around the chicken.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the top of each chicken breast followed by the bacon.
Allow the chicken to bake for 35-40 minutes uncovered or until its internal temperature is 165 °F.

Equipment

Square or oval baking dish
Measuring spoons
Cutting board
Instant read thermometer
Knife

Storage

You can make this up to a day in advance up to the point of baking. Tightly cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or foil and keep it stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator until ready to bake.
The leftovers can be stored for up to three days. Either transfer them to an airtight container or tightly cover the baking dish. Keep it refrigerated until ready to reheat.

Variations

Add a little spice with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the spice mix.
Make this pork-free by using turkey bacon or beef bacon.
Have fun with the variety of cheese you use. Good melting cheeses like provolone, Swiss, fontina, and Gruyere would all be great options.
Add a little sweetness by stirring in caramelized onions to the soup before topping.
Bump up the mushroom flavor by stirring in sauteed mushrooms to the soup before smothering the chicken.
This same method can be used for chicken thighs. Simply adjust the cooking time.

Top Tips

Make sure that you choose a baking dish large enough that the chicken is spread out and not on top of each other. This will allow the chicken to not only cook evenly but also fully coat the chicken.
An instant-read thermometer is your best friend. This will ensure that your chicken is done without overcooking it and drying out.
In addition to spaghetti squash, this is also delicious served with rice or mashed potatoes to mop up the sauce.

FAQ

Can I use Gluten Free cream of mushroom soup for this recipe?

Absolutely! Use your favorite cream of mushroom soup. The measurements and cooking time will be the same.

Can I use chicken thighs to make smothered chicken?

Yes, you can use boneless or bone-in chicken thighs. For the best flavor and texture make sure that the chicken is skinless. Simply adjust the cooking time.

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