JUICY Oven Baked Chicken With Cream Of Chicken Soup

This baked chicken with cream of chicken soup recipe combines perfectly juicy chicken breasts with a thick and creamy soup to make a simple yet super satisfying dinner that's sure to impress just about anyone and everyone. Plus, the best part about this recipe is that you can have this delicious oven baked chicken breast recipe done and on the table in under 30 minutes!

The Best Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

Considering how simple this chicken breast recipe is, the results are out-of-this-world delicious. Honestly, it might even be one of my best chicken recipes yet, and that's really saying something because I've made quite a few in my day. 

It's seriously so good. Honestly, after you take just one bite of it, you'll be amazed at just what 4 basic ingredients can do.

Yes, you read that right. Just 4 ingredients are all you need to make this baked chicken breast recipe! And along with only needing a few ingredients, this recipe couldn't be easier to make. You literally just add everything to a baking dish and let the oven take care of the rest. It's as simple as that! 

By the way, since practically all of the time spent making this recipe is just waiting for the chicken to bake in the oven, you can whip up some equally delicious sides to go with it - like these twice baked mashed potatoes or these Red Lobster brussel sprouts.

Ingredients

As I just mentioned, you'll need less than a handful of ingredients to make one of the best cream of chicken recipes ever! Honestly, I'm willing to bet you already have most - if not all - of the ingredients you'll need to make it.

Anyway, here's what you'll need:

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 10.5oz. can of condensed cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom soup)
• 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Pretty simple stuff, eh?

By the way, if you have any extra cream of chicken soup, you can use it to make this million dollar chicken casserole recipe next! It's another super easy recipe made with chicken breasts, and my family always devours it when I make it!

Ingredient Substitutions and Suggestions

While I always make these baked chicken breasts with the ingredients listed above, there's definitely some wiggle room for you to swap some ingredients to suit your tastes/preferences or possibly save you a trip to the store.

For instance, I like just to use Italian herbs when it comes to seasonings. It's pretty mild and compliments the creamy soup really well. That said, feel free to experiment with your own chicken breast seasonings. Things like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or chili powder - if you like some spice - all will work great. 

Now, as far as the soup goes, you don't have to use the cream of chicken soup if you don't have any on hand. I've also used cream of mushroom soup to make it as well, and it turned out great. Honestly though, any condensed cream soup will work perfect with this chicken recipe.

How To Make Baked Chicken Breasts With Cream Of Chicken Soup

It's almost time to make these juicy oven baked chicken breasts!

Honestly, this might be the easiest chicken recipe you'll ever try. Just 3 simple steps are all you'll need to follow to make it. 

Plus, it's guaranteed to cook the chicken perfectly every single time.

Anyway, let's get cooking!

Step 1: Prepare The Chicken

First, you'll want to preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Then, you'll want to take out a baking dish and coat it with a little cooking spray. Just so ya know, any size baking dish will work as long as the chicken breasts can lay flat. 

Next, you can cut each boneless chicken breast horizontally into 2 even-sized fillets - you'll end up with 4 chicken breasts total by doing this. Also, if necessary, pound them with a mallet until they are all an equal thickness. You want to make sure each piece of chicken is around the same size so it cooks evenly. 

Once the chicken is good to go, you can season both sides with as much salt and pepper as you want, and then you can place it in the prepared baking dish.

Step 2: Season The Soup

Now that the chicken is prepared, you'll want to grab a large bowl and add the condensed cream of chicken soup and Italian seasonings to it. Give it a mix until it combines, and then pour this mixture over all of the chicken breasts in the baking dish.

Oh, and keep in mind that you'll want to spread the soup over the chicken breasts with a spoon to cover them fully if the soup is uneven. 

Step 3: Bake The Chicken

Now that you've fully seasoned and coated your chicken breasts, you can put the baking dish in the oven and bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes. You'll know the chicken is done baking when you check it with a meat thermometer, and it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Finally, once your oven baked chicken breasts are done cooking, you can serve 'em warm with any sides that you want.

Enjoy!

How To Store Baked Chicken Breasts

This recipe for oven baked chicken breast makes 4 servings, so it's perfect for a weeknight family dinner. For what it's worth, this also makes a fantastic chicken meal prep recipe, so I usually double or triple the recipe when I make it.

Then, if you have any leftovers, you can store the cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Alternatively, if you want to store your baked chicken breasts for even longer, you can freeze it in an airtight container - or freezer-safe bag - for up to 4 months. 

How To Reheat Baked Chicken Breasts

When you're ready to enjoy your oven baked chicken breasts again, you can eat them cold or warm 'em up. I think they're best eaten warm though.

Anyway, to reheat your chicken breasts, I suggest putting them back in a baking dish with any leftover soup and heating them in an oven set to 325°F for 10-12 minutes - or until they reach your desired temp.

FAQs About This Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

Is it better to bake chicken at 350°F or 400°F?

I think that it is better to bake chicken at 400°F. If the chicken is coated in something to prevent it from drying out - like the cream of chicken soup in this recipe - baking them at 400°F will cook the chicken fast while still keeping it nice and juicy.

Is it better to bake chicken covered or uncovered?

It isn't necessarily better to bake chicken covered or uncovered. It really depends on what else is in the recipe. For instance, if there is cheese on top of the chicken, you might want to bake the chicken covered for half the time, so the cheese doesn't burn. However, if there are only seasonings on the chicken, it'll be totally fine to cook it uncovered. 

Can you cook raw chicken in soup?

Yes, you can cook raw chicken in soup. Cooking raw chicken in soup is totally safe as long as the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make oven baked chicken breasts with cream of chicken soup!

I know I'm biased, but I really think this is one of the best baked chicken recipes you'll try. It's just so quick and easy to make, and it tastes just so, so divine.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this oven baked chicken recipe as much as I/we do.

As always, if you make it, leave a comment below and let us know how it turned out!

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