Chicken Mushroom Melts

Name: Chicken Mushroom Melts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 appetizers.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 16 slices French bread (1 inch thick); 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

These crisp, cheesy melts look special and taste great! "On busy weeknights, I like to serve these with a salad for a satisfying meal. But they make hearty appetizers as well," notes Sandra Futros of Dugald, Manitoba.

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 garlic cloves, minced
16 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken and mushrooms in oil for 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce; cook 7 minutes longer. Stir in cream; cook for 4-6 minutes or until sauce is thickened (do not boil).
In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic; spread over bread. Place buttered side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes.
Top each slice with 1/4 cup chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 228 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.

Originally published as Chicken & Mushroom Melts in Taste of Home December/January 2008

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CMoore78

Jun 4, 2015

I agree that this tasted bland. Even my husband who doesn't like strong flavors ate it but said it was "just ok". I even added the green onions as someone mentioned, but it just wasn't enough. Not bad, but not something I plan on making again.
Squirrel62

Feb 9, 2009

I thought that this was very bland. To jazz it up, I topped it with toasted almonds and green chives. If I make this again, I'm going to use Monteray Jack cheese instead.
HBcook

Dec 26, 2008

12/24/2008 - Excellent recipe but very filling. I made them as an appetizer and used thinner French bread slices. We only made one appetizer and each had 2 of these so we could still eat dinner.
frogfoot5

Oct 28, 2008

I tried this appetizer last Christmas when our family got together. I can't count how many times I've made them since then. Everytime I make them they get rave reviews by all. They are delicious and look quite fancy but are really easy to make.