Creamy Baked Chicken Recipe

Introduction

A Creamy Baked Chicken Recipe is the ultimate comfort food—tender chicken breasts enveloped in a velvety, savory sauce that warms you from the inside out. This dish is celebrated for both its simplicity and full-flavored richness. With minimal prep and just a handful of approachable ingredients, it’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or an impressive weekend meal.

What Makes Creamy Baked Chicken a Crowd-Pleaser?

There’s a reason why this dish always disappears first at family dinners: the luxurious, cream-based sauce keeps the chicken juicy and infuses every bite with flavor. The simple seasoning blend paired with plenty of fresh herbs achieves that crave-worthy balance of richness and freshness. Serve it with rice, pasta, or rustic bread to soak up every last bit.

Prepping the Ingredients for Maximum Flavor

Begin by selecting high-quality chicken breasts or thighs, trimmed and patted dry for even cooking. Uniform vegetable chopping ensures consistent doneness and a pleasant presentation. Using a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper makes dicing onions, garlic, or mushrooms efficient and uniform, letting you focus on perfecting your sauce.

After prepping your vegetables, sauté them in a nonstick skillet to build the foundational flavors. For optimal searing and easy cleanup, try the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch—its even heat helps prevent sticking as your aromatics soften and caramelize.

How to Assemble and Bake Creamy Chicken

Once your aromatics are golden, transfer everything to a baking dish lined with a sheet from the Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll, 45 Square Feet. This step guarantees easy serving and a quick clean-up, allowing all the luscious sauce to cradle the tender chicken.

Pour your creamy sauce (a blend of cream, cheese, herbs, and a splash of broth) over the chicken and bake until bubbling and golden. Use a ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking to check the internal temperature, ensuring your chicken is perfectly cooked and delectably juicy.

Serving Suggestions for Creamy Baked Chicken

Garnish your baked chicken with fresh parsley and cracked black pepper. It’s delicious served alongside buttered noodles, fluffy rice, or crisp green salad. Store any leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers — the airtight seal locks in that silky sauce for next-day lunches or meal prep.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields 4 hearty servings. Each generous portion contains roughly 400–500 calories, depending on the specific dairy and add-ins you choose. It’s a balanced, protein-rich meal that offers both comfort and nourishment.

Creamy Baked Chicken Recap

Creamy Baked Chicken is at its best when you bring together tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and a luscious cream sauce—all baked to golden, melty perfection. With simple prep steps and clever tool choices, you’ll have a restaurant-worthy dish sure to win over any crowd.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll, 45 Square Feet for easy cleanup.
2. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. In a SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch set over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer to your prepared baking dish.
3. Add onion and mushrooms to the same skillet. Sauté until soft and golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute. Evenly scatter this mixture over the chicken.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and dried herbs. Pour over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly across the top.
5. Bake uncovered for 22–28 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), checking with the ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Transfer leftovers to Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for best storage.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Enjoy this Creamy Baked Chicken Recipe for a crowd-pleasing, comforting dish that’s as easy as it is irresistible!