"The chicken in this chicken casserole is incredibly tender - you will savor every morsel! This chicken bake re-heats really well (if you are lucky enough to have leftovers)...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 lbs chicken breasts ((4 to 5 large), cut into 1 -inch thick strips)
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1 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
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1/4 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
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1 cup all-purpose flour (to coat the chicken)
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6 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
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1 pound white mushrooms (thickly sliced)
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1 medium onion (finely diced)
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3 garlic cloves (minced)
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3 Tbsp unsalted butter
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3 Tbsp all-purpose flour (for the sauce)
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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1 Tbsp lemon juice
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1 cup half and half (or 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 cup heavy cream)