Easy Creamy Chicken Bake Recipe With Cream Of Chicken Soup

Name: Easy Creamy Chicken Bake Recipe With Cream Of Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts ((about 6-8 oz each)); 1 tbsp olive oil; ¼ tsp salt; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; ½ tsp paprika; ½ tsp black pepper; 1½ cups condensed cream of chicken soup; ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped); 2 tsp garlic (minced); ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese (+ 2 tablespoons for topping); ½ cup fresh spinach (chopped); ¼ tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Delicious easy creamy chicken bake recipe with condensed cream of chicken soup is simple and tasty.

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If you are looking for a new recipe using chicken breast, then this delicious cream of mushroom and chicken breast bake is perfect for you. It combines cream of chicken soup with parmesan, Italian herbs, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and spices for a creamy sauce that goes well with noodles, rice or potatoes. This convenient one dish meal is ready in only 35 minutes and therefore makes for an ideal weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.

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chicken breast bake on a serving platter sprinkled with fresh parsley

What is Baked Chicken Breast with Cream of Chicken?

This is an easy one pan chicken dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy sauce of condensed cream of chicken, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and spices. All ingredient are added to the baking dish at once and then baked to perfection in the oven. If you love easy chicken recipes with cream you’ll enjoy this easy recipe.

Why You’ll Love This

Notable: moist and tender chicken breast with creamy garlic sauce
Main Ingredients: boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, condensed cream of chicken soup, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parmesan cheese and spices
Cooking Method: oven baked
Nutrients: good source of protein, 31g per serving
Cooking Time: 10 minutes prep time and 25 minutes cooking time
Pairs well with: rice, noodles, mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
Special Equipment Needed: meat tenderizer or rolling pin, mixing bowl and whisk, instant read thermometer, 9×13-inch baking dish

cooked chicken breast on a wooden serving utensil

cream of chicken and chicken breast bake on a serving platter

Ingredients

You may have all of these cream of chicken and chicken breast bake ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts and print the recipe.

Pantry Ingredients: olive oil, condensed cream of chicken soup, sun-dried tomatoes
Refrigerated/Frozen Ingredients: Parmesan cheese
Produce Ingredients: garlic
Meat Ingredients: boneless chicken breasts
Spices: salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper

Possible Substitutions:

Substitute ¼ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme and a pinch of onion powder for 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.

You may substitute cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken soup.

Substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs for chicken breasts.

Substitute freshly grated cheddar cheese for Parmesan cheese if you prefer.

To omit the cream of chicken soup, make the recipe as planned without the cream of mushroom soup. After it’s cooked, add in ¼ cup of heavy cream and whisk into the sauce.

ingredients for cream of chicken and chicken breast bake

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: We love turning boneless skinless chicken breasts into flavorful dishes with creamy sauce. One of our favorite recipes is Chicken in White Wine Sauce with Mushrooms. This is so savory and delicious and always a crowd pleaser.

Instructions

This section shows how to cook baked chicken breast with cream of chicken soup in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos.

PREPARE: Firstly, preheat the oven to 425°F. Then, flatten chicken breasts if they’re more than ¾” thick by pounding with a meat tenderizer or rolling pin. Afterwards, place chicken in a 9×13” baking dish, leaving a little room between each breast.

SEASON AND COMBINE: Next, combine salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the chicken with the olive oil and the seasoning blend on all sides. Then add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic to the baking dish around the chicken. Blend ¼ cup of parmesan with the cream of chicken soup and pour around chicken in the baking dish. This will cook and make a creamy gravy. Finally, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheese over the whole dish.

adding sun-dried tomatoes to the chicken in the baking dish

pouring cream of chicken and parmesan mixture in with chicken and sun-dried tomatoes

COOK: Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Then, remove from the oven and immediately add chopped spinach to the cream sauce. It will wilt as it sits. Finish by garnishing with fresh parsley and (optional) red pepper flakes.

SERVE: Serve this easy meal with white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, steamed green beans, or crusty bread.

baked cream of chicken and chicken breast bake

baked chicken with cream of chicken sprinkled with parsley

WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love saucy chicken recipes then you’ll love Andrea’s Best Chicken Enchilada Recipe. Using red sauce made from scratch makes these enchiladas so much more delicious than enchiladas using canned red enchilada sauce.

Recommended Tools

Baking Dish – This recipe requires a 9x13inch baking dish. We love this glass baking dish as it evenly conducts heat, does not absorb odors and makes it possible to easily check on food while cooking in the oven.

Stef says….

This delicious Italian inspired chicken dinner is an absolute crowd pleaser. I especially love how moist and tender the meat is and that you can serve it over egg noodles, rice and even potatoes. A true family favorite in our house!

Recipe Tips

Follow these tips to make the best cream of chicken and chicken breast bake.

Tip: Make sure the chicken breasts are evenly thick. This ensures even cooking, so you don’t end up with dry meat or raw parts.
Tip: Use good sun-dried tomatoes and fresh parmesan cheese. Using quality ingredients creates amazing flavor in the finished dish.
Tip: Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Take the chicken out of the oven when it reaches 165ºF. Over baked chicken becomes dry and rubbery.

How To Store

Refrigerate: Let chicken leftovers cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container or ziploc bag. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze: You can freeze leftover creamy garlic chicken breast with sun-dried tomatoes in a freezer safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: Thaw creamy chicken in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the microwave.

Andrea says….

I love cooking with chicken breasts, because they are super versatile and can be turned into a variety of flavorful dishes. If you are looking for a new chicken breast recipe for busy weeknights, take a look at my list of 21 Whole Chicken Breast Recipes.

Common Questions

How do I keep my chicken breasts from drying out?

Above all, it is very important to start checking the internal temperature of chicken breasts after about 25 minutes in the oven. As soon as the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165ºF at the thickest part, take them out of the oven because they are done. Make sure to test the biggest/thickest chicken breast for doneness. If the biggest one is done, so are all the smaller/thinner ones. Moreover, the addition of the cream of chicken soup will help keep the chicken moist during the cooking process. If your chicken breast gets over cooked, check the internal temperature earlier the next time you cook your chicken.

Are there any other add-ins that taste good with this dish?

You could also add some sliced fresh mushrooms or drained canned mushrooms to the baking dish before cooking. If you like to taste a bit of a tangy flavor, add a splash of white wine to the cream of chicken and parmesan mixture before pouring it over the chicken breasts. You can also add some additional flavor by sprinkling cooked crumbled up bacon over the baked creamy garlic chicken.