Description
This Quick Cheesy Baked Chicken with Cream of Chicken Soup is an easy and comforting meal combining tender baked chicken breasts with broccoli, savory cream of chicken soup, and a gooey mozzarella cheese topping. Perfect for a family dinner, this recipe requires minimal prep and bakes in under an hour for a warm, cheesy, and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Chicken: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four thinner pieces. Coat the base of your casserole dish or oven-proof pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, then arrange the chicken pieces on top evenly.
- Add Broccoli: Place the broccoli florets evenly around the chicken pieces in the dish to ensure even cooking and integration of flavors.
- Season: Sprinkle the paprika and mixed herbs over the chicken and broccoli. Then, season everything lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Add Cream of Chicken Soup: Pour the canned cream of chicken soup evenly over the chicken and broccoli. For a slightly looser sauce, optionally add 50ml of chicken stock and stir gently.
- Top with Cheese: Generously sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the entire dish, covering the chicken, broccoli, and cream of chicken soup evenly.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with kitchen foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to allow the chicken to cook through and flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes. This step helps the cheese brown lightly and develop a deliciously bubbly crust.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired for added color and freshness. Serve hot as a hearty main dish.
Notes
- Chicken breast slices are halved lengthwise to ensure quicker and even baking.
- Adding chicken stock to the cream of chicken soup loosens the sauce for better coverage.
- Covering the dish during the initial baking helps retain moisture and cook the chicken evenly.
- Baking uncovered at the end allows the cheese topping to brown and get crispy.
- Parsley garnish adds a fresh contrast to the rich and cheesy baked dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
