Quick Cheesy Baked Chicken with Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe
A quick and comforting baked chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in creamy cream of chicken soup, topped with melted mozzarella cheese and seasoned with paprika and mixed herbs. Broccoli florets add a nutritious crunch, making it a perfect easy weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthways
- 150g broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp mixed herbs
- 400g cream of chicken soup
- 50g grated mozzarella cheese
- 10g chopped parsley (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 50ml chicken stock (optional, to loosen sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Chicken: Preheat your oven to 190C (375F). Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four thinner pieces. Drizzle one tablespoon of vegetable oil into the base of a casserole dish or oven-proof pan, then arrange the chicken pieces evenly in the dish.
- Add Broccoli: Arrange broccoli florets around and between the chicken pieces in the dish to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Season: Sprinkle the paprika and mixed herbs over the chicken and broccoli. Add a small pinch of salt and a generous grind of black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Pour Cream of Chicken Soup: Pour the 400g of cream of chicken soup evenly over the chicken and broccoli. If you prefer a looser sauce, you may add 50ml of chicken stock and gently mix to combine.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the entire dish, covering the chicken and vegetables. Cover the dish with kitchen foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Finish Baking: After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is golden bubbling, and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle with optional chopped parsley for added freshness and color. Serve hot as a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute broccoli with other vegetables like green beans or cauliflower if preferred.
- Adding chicken stock to the cream of chicken soup makes the sauce thinner and more saucy, adjust according to your preference.
- Make sure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) to ensure it is fully cooked.
- For a lower-fat version, use light cream of chicken soup and reduced-fat cheese.
- To add extra flavor, marinate chicken briefly in herbs or garlic before cooking.
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