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Creamy Baked Chicken Breasts

Creamy baked chicken breasts in a golden, bubbly cream sauce that pools thickly around each breast. Baked until the interiors are tender and the Parmesan turns browned on top for a simple chicken casserole-style finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Use similar thickness for even baking.
seasonings
  • 0.5 tsp Salt To taste.
  • 0.5 tsp pepper To taste.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder To taste plus 1 tsp in the sauce.
  • 1 tsp onion powder To taste.
cream sauce
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp garlic powder For the sauce.
topping
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 9x13 baking dish

Method
 

Prep & preheat
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
Season & assemble
  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then place them in the prepared dish.
Make the cream sauce
  1. Whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning mix, and garlic powder until smooth.
Bake
  1. Pour the cream sauce evenly over the chicken, coating completely.
Finish & check doneness
  1. Top with Parmesan cheese and bake for 28-32 minutes at 375°F until the sauce is bubbly and golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta or rice.

Notes

For extra thick sauce, keep the chicken breasts in a single layer and fully coat them before baking. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 3 days; reheat at 350°F until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because sour cream-based sauces can separate. Dietary swap: use low-fat sour cream and light mayonnaise for a lighter version without changing bake time.