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Cream of Mushroom Soup Chicken Bake

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

This Cream of Mushroom Soup Chicken Bake is pure cozy comfort in a pan. Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a rich, tangy mushroom and sour cream sauce, then topped with a golden, crunchy breadcrumb crust. It’s a no-fuss, family-friendly dinner that delivers big flavor with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided (optional inside sauce and on top)
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (fresh or canned, drained if canned)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Nonstick cooking spray or butter, for greasing the baking dish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, half of the shredded cheddar (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pat them dry with paper towels for better browning.
  4. Pour the mushroom soup mixture evenly over the chicken, turning the chicken if needed to ensure each piece is well coated.
  5. Sprinkle the sliced mushrooms evenly over the top of the sauced chicken.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the olive oil until the crumbs are evenly coated and look slightly damp. Stir in the remaining cheddar if you’d like an extra-cheesy topping.
  7. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the chicken and mushroom sauce, covering the surface as much as possible.
  8. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C) and the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crisp.
  10. Let the bake rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken slightly. Spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over each chicken breast as you plate.

Notes

  • If your chicken breasts are very thick, consider slicing them horizontally into cutlets so they cook more evenly and in the suggested time.
  • Different brands of cream of mushroom soup vary in saltiness, so season lightly at first and adjust to taste after baking.
  • The sauce will thicken as it cools and rests, so don’t worry if it looks a bit loose right out of the oven.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 720 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 105 mg

Keywords: cream of mushroom soup chicken bake, creamy chicken casserole, baked chicken with mushroom sauce, easy chicken dinner, comfort food casserole

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