Description
Indulge in this Easy Creamy Chicken Bake, a delightful weeknight dish that combines tender chicken cutlets with a luscious creamy sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this comforting meal is not only simple to prepare but also packed with flavor. In just under an hour, you can serve this hearty casserole that will satisfy the whole family. Paired with a side salad or steamed vegetables, it makes for a complete dinner that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets and pat them dry.
- Season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup, cream cheese, and milk until smooth.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the creamy mixture over it.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is bubbly.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 733mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 111mg