Hearty baked chicken in cream sauce

Chicken with the rich goodness of butter and cream.

This Baked Chicken in Cream is a soul-warming blend of flavors and comfort. Succulent chicken pieces bathe in a luscious, rich and velvety sauce. The buttery goodness envelops each bite, infusing the dish with indulgent warmth. As the ensemble bakes, the kitchen is enveloped with anticipation. The result is a tender, butter-kissed masterpiece that invites you to savor every forkful, turning a humble chicken dish into a culinary embrace that soothes and delights.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Cooked rice or mashed potatoes (for serving)

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Season Chicken
    • Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper to taste.
  3. Coat Chicken
    • Dip each chicken piece in a bowl with about 1/4 of the evaporated milk. Coat well. Then roll in flour seasoned with a salt and pepper to your taste.
  4. Melt Butter
    • Melt butter in a 9 x 13 in. baking dish.
  5. Arrange Chicken
    • Place the coated chicken breasts in the baking dish with the melted butter.
  6. Bake
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  7. Prepare Sauce
    • In a bowl, mix together water, cream of chicken soup, rest of the evaporated milk, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, and oregano.
  8. Turn Chicken, Pour Sauce and Bake Further
    • Turn the Chicken after 1 hour. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Bake for 30 minutes more until golden brown.
  9. Garnish and Serve
    • Once done, remove the chicken from the oven. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for garnish.
  10. Serve Over Rice or Mashed Potatoes
    • Serve the buttery baked chicken in cream over cooked rice or mashed potatoes, spooning the flavorful sauce over each portion.

This Baked Chicken in Cream creates a luscious dish that pairs wonderfully with your favorite sides. Enjoy the rich, buttery flavors and tender chicken for a comforting and satisfying meal.

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