Today I am sharing a simple chicken bake that makes a wonderful dinner for a busy day, or any day for that matter. It’s mmm, mmm good!
CREAMY CHICKEN BAKE
One of my favorite chicken dishes (READ THE RAVE REVIEWS)! It’s not my favorite because it’s so simple to make…it’s just so darn good! My whole family loves this dish. Chicken is smothered and baked in a delicious cream sauce and baked to tender, juicy perfection. Just a few ingredients and minutes to throw together, this is one dish the whole family will love.
Read rave reviews from people who tried this recipe on Pinterest!
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE CREAMY CHICKEN BAKE
Not a fan of canned soups? Make them from scratch!
I share links to make your own homemade condensed cream soups in my recipe below.
HOW TO MAKE CREAMY CHICKEN BAKE
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease (non-stick cooking spray) a 9×13 baking dish or similar size. Place chicken breast in baking dish in a single layer – lightly salt and pepper. In a medium-sized bowl, mix soups, sour cream, onion powder, mushrooms, chives, and water. Next, evenly pour over top of chicken and lightly sprinkle with paprika. Bake on the middle rack, uncovered, for approximately 1 hour, or until chicken breast is cooked thoroughly and internal temperature reaches *165 degrees f. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the breasts. *The best way to make sure the chicken is ready is to check the internal temperature.
*This is an old recipe – Today’s safety guidelines have chicken breasts safe at 165 degrees F.
PINNABLE IMAGE
MORE AWESOME CHICKEN RECIPE TO TRY (RAVE REVIEWS)
CHICKEN LAZONE (AHHH-MAZING), from South Your Mouth
CREAMY CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI, aka, The Best Chicken Spaghetti from The Country Cook
FAMOUS BUTTER CHICKEN, from my blog, Sweet Little Bluebird
MAMAW’S CHICKEN& RICE CASSEROLE, from my blog, Sweet Little Bluebird
SMOTHERED CHICKEN CASSEROLE from South Your Mouth
CROCK POT CHICKEN AND GRAVY from The country Cook
Creamy Chicken Bake
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 to 3 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (I use 4 large breasts)
- 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup (10 3/4 ounces, condensed ) *Or make Homemade Condensed Cream Of Mushroom Soup, using equivalent amount
- 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup (10 3/4 ounces, condensed) *Or make Homemade Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, equivalent amount
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 8 oz can Mushrooms, drained (stems and pieces – or use fresh) *optional
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Chives (chopped)
- Few dashes of Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease (non-stick cooking spray) a 9×13 baking dish or similar size.
Place chicken breast in baking dish in a single layer – lightly salt and pepper.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix soups, sour cream, onion powder, mushrooms, chives, and water. Next, evenly pour over top of chicken and lightly sprinkle with paprika.
Bake on the middle rack, uncovered, for approximately 1 hour, until chicken breast is cooked thoroughly and internal temperature reaches *165 degrees F. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the breasts. *The best way to make sure the chicken is ready is to check the internal temperature. *This is an old recipe – Today’s safety guidelines have chicken breasts safe at 165 degrees F.
When ready, serve with your favorite veggie, like broccoli or green beans, and a side of rice or noodles. Be sure to top your rice or noodles with the creamy sauce! Enjoy!
TIPS
Add additional chives on top after baking.
Leftover cooked turkey/chicken and rotisserie chicken work great with this recipe. Just reduce the cooking time – it’s ready once the casserole is hot and heated through. Serve with a side of veggies and rice.
Some readers have left comments below, stating they adapted this recipe by adding Lipton onion soup mix – I have never used onion soup mix with this dish. I love this recipe the original way, as is. Adding the onion soup mix got mixed reviews.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Mireille
Would love to make it, but "cream of chicken"-soup is not available here (The Netherlands, checked almost every shop 😉 ). Any ideas what to use as a substitute?
Thanks!!
Gigi
Hi you can use any cream of soup you find or like
Lori Smith
Can this be made without sour cream?
Teri t
3/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup butter
Jennifer
What a fantastic tip! Does that work for most anything that requires sour cream? Do you have to beat it or anything?
pperfectp@aol.com
So happy I read all these comments. Love how they changed up an easy recipe.
Patti
LOVE HOW YOU CAN CHANGE THE RECIPE!!!SOME PEOPLE ARE VERY SMART!!!!!!!!
mia rogers
I made this for diner tonight and there isn't a drop left. They couldn't get enough! It was so easy and really delicious.
Tina Smith
This recipe looks delicious and I intend to make it exactly the way the author posted it. It just infuriates me when people change up a recipe even before they try it as it was posted. Very disrespectful!
Lynnette
Huh?? It’s disrespectful to adapt a recipe in order to suit your own personal preference or taste or even a potential allergy??? I strongly disagree.
That’s all, just my opinion…..have a lovely day. ✌🏻
Deana Abbate
I make almost the exact same recipe but in casserole form. I cook the chicken, then chop it up and mix with the soups and sour cream and add peas. Then I put it in a 9×13 pan and top it with ritz crackers. Been making it like this for years. One of my family's favorites.
jarodsafehouse71
I did fix this just tonight and it was wonderful! I have never been keen on mushrooms so left those out and added a can of Rotel Tomatoes (mild, drained) and added the sliced red potatoes on top. My mom and I enjoyed it very very much!
It is so difficult for me to cook because of my bad back and legs, but this was SO easy. I will definitely be making it again!
Thank you so much for the recipe.
jarodsafehouse71
Cooking this tonight!
I'm going to add some sliced red potatoes on top of the chicken mixture as I have some that need to be used before they go bad and the addition of Rotel tomatoes I saw sounds yummy!
Buffy12863
Recipe may have been really good but Lipton Onion Soup Mix killed it. I will try it again not adding the soup mix
Solarra
This would be yummy with green chilies added!
ud mom
Made this tonight. I added swiss cheese right before it was finished cooking. Next time I will try white wine in place of water. Thanks!
ud mom
I made this tonight….I put swiss cheese on top about 10 minutes before end of cooking time. Next time, I will use white wine instead of the water. Great recipe!
Kit Baker
Do I bake this covered with foil or leave it uncovered?
Anonymous
we made this tonight and my husband said this is a keeper!!! I had to send my brother the recipe as well
Anonymous
I made this tonight and used the suggestions posted. I added garlic, rice, increased the water, and put buttered bread crumbs & shredded cheese on top for the last 20 min. It was delicious. Served with rice & vegetable. I too am wondering if anyone has tried it in the crockpot. The oven heated up the house and we do have AC. Will make this again.
Anonymous
I want to make this tomorrow. We don't have central air and its going to be hot and humid. Can someone tell me if they've made it in a crock pot and how it came out?
Sue
Read all comments before asking another questions. They are OFTEN answered already.
Carol
Could I freeze this? Just hubs and II so maybe make 2 8×8?
Anonymous
Oh my yumness!!! Made this for dinner last night exactly as stated and it was sooooo good! I typed in "creamy chicken" into pinterest and this was the first recipe I found. I was looking for a satisfying, easy, quick, yet delicious meal and this one nailed it. My hubby said next time I make this I have to double the recipe! I definitely will be adding it to my repertoire. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Anonymous
I added boxed stuffing on top it was yumm
Anonymous
I'm curious as to why it won't work with frozen chicken? Can you not just cook for a longer time?
Anonymous
I made this dish last week and I'm making it again tonight! My kids LOVE this dish!
Anonymous
abatch09
Comment by abatch09
Made this dish tonight but added Uncle Ben's Brown Rice and fresh broccoli with 3 types of cheese. Super moist and delish! I love one dish meals for a family with little ones!!
Anonymous
I made this for dinner tonight, it came out soupy? The sauce didn't thicken while in the oven and I was curious as to what I may have done wrong..
Anonymous
Making tonight. Reading these comments are hilarious.