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Forgotten Chicken: Recipes, Tips, and Safety Guide

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Tender, juicy chicken breasts baked in a creamy, flavorful sauce. This incredibly easy “Forgotten Chicken” recipe is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry (optional, but highly recommended!)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Cooked rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes, for serving
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare chicken breasts: leave whole or slice horizontally into thinner cutlets. Pound to even thickness if sliced.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, dry onion soup mix, milk, dry sherry (if using), garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  4. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  5. Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
  6. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring that each piece is well coated.
  7. Sprinkle the paprika evenly over the top of the sauce.
  8. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
  10. After 2 hours, carefully remove the aluminum foil.
  11. Continue baking, uncovered, for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and lightly browned. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
  12. Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  13. Serve hot over cooked rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
  14. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Don’t skip the long baking time! This is what makes the chicken so tender and flavorful.
  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will taste.
  • Add vegetables to the baking dish. You can add sliced mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers to the baking dish along with the chicken for a more complete meal.
  • Substitute the cream of mushroom soup. If you don’t like cream of mushroom soup, you can substitute it with cream of celery soup or cream of broccoli soup.
  • Spice it up! Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little bit of heat.
  • Make it ahead of time. You can assemble the dish ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Just add an extra 15-20 minutes to the baking time.
  • Freeze it for later. Leftovers can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • For a richer flavor, try using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. The thighs will take a bit longer to cook, so adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • Add a layer of cheese during the last 15 minutes of baking for an extra cheesy and delicious dish. Shredded cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack cheese would all work well.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, you can whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the sauce during the last 15 minutes of baking.
  • Consider adding some fresh herbs to the sauce, such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano. These herbs will add a wonderful aroma and flavor to the dish.
  • For a healthier version, use low-fat sour cream and reduced-sodium soup.
  • If you don’t have dry sherry, you can substitute it with chicken broth or white wine.

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