Description
Creamy Chicken Bake is a comforting, oven-baked casserole made with tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich cream sauce and topped with melted cheese. It’s a cozy, fuss-free dinner perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
- 1 cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth. Spread over the chicken.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top.
- If using, top with crushed crackers or breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.Substitute Greek yogurt or cream cheese for sour cream if preferred.Add chopped vegetables like broccoli, mushrooms, or spinach to the sauce before baking.To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free cream soup and gluten-free cracker topping or skip the topping.Great for make-ahead meals—assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
