Dinner is a great meal, and more often than not, I usually need to make something easy and semi-quick. Fortunately, today’s recipe is just that; it takes little prep time before baking in the oven.
If your family likes chicken, then you’ll want to try this buttery baked chicken. With butter, evaporated milk, and cream of chicken soup, it becomes a creamy dish that you’re sure to love.
I cook with chicken breasts A LOT. It’s probably our go-to meat, and I have a lot of favorite baked chicken breast recipes you may also wish to try, like Salsa Chicken, Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake, and BBQ Baked Chicken.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Pantry staples. Make a delicious dish with ingredients you most likely have on hand.
- Surprisingly easy. With just 10 minutes of prep and a few easy steps, this recipe is so simple that even your kids can make it.
- Creamy sauce. The smooth sauce coats the chicken and is wonderful served over rice or noodles.
Buttery Baked Chicken Ingredients and Substitutions
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts- or 6 to 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk- Be sure that you use evaporated milk, NOT sweetened condensed milk.
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt- Reduce if using salted butter.
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup butter, melted- We use unsalted butter, but salted butter can be used.
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup- Use cream of mushroom soup instead, or even make a cream soup substitute.
- ¼ cup water
- Optional- Sprinkle on some Cheddar, Monterey, or Colby Jack, Mozzarella, mild Provolone, or Parmesan right before the last 30-minute bake time.
How to Make Buttery Baked Chicken
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- COAT. Dip each chicken piece in a bowl filled with about ⅛ (about 3 tablespoons) of your evaporated milk. Coat well and then roll it in the flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
- BAKE. Pour the melted butter in a 9×13 baking dish, and the chicken, and bake for 1 hour.
- SAUCE. While the chicken is baking, mix together water, the can of soup, and the rest of the evaporated milk.
- BAKE. After 1 hour, turn the chicken over and pour the soup mixture on top. Bake for 30 more minutes until golden brown. Serve as is. Creamy and Delish!!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Be sure that you use evaporated milk, not sweetened condensed milk. In a pinch, half and half can also be used.
- Pound the chicken breasts to a consistent thickness throughout so they will bake and an even rate.
- This recipe makes more sauce than you might need. Pour enough over the chicken so the sauce comes about halfway up the breasts. You can also use a larger dish and add more chicken breasts.
- To make in a crock pot. Put the melted butter into the crockpot and add the prepared chicken pieces on top. Cook for 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low. Halfway through the cooking time, turn each piece over and pour in the soup mixture.
Buttery Baked Chicken Recipe
Creamy Buttery Baked Chicken is simple and full of flavor. It is another great dinner idea for any occasion!!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Dip each chicken piece in a bowl filled with about ⅛ of your evaporated milk. Coat well and then roll it in the flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Pour the melted butter in a 9×13 baking dish, and the chicken, and bake for 1 hour.
- While the chicken is baking, mix together water, the can of soup, and the rest of the evaporated milk.
- After chicken has been baking for 1 hour, turn the chicken over and pour the soup mixture on top. Bake for 30 more minutes until golden brown. Serve as is. Creamy and Delish!!
Notes
Recipe Tips.
- Be sure that you use evaporated milk, not sweetened condensed milk. In a pinch, half and half can also be used.
- Pound the chicken breasts to a consistent thickness throughout so they will bake and an even rate.
- This recipe makes more sauce than you might need. Pour enough over the chicken so the sauce comes about halfway up the breasts. You can also use a larger dish and add more chicken breasts.
- To make in a crock pot. Put the melted butter into the crockpot and add the prepared chicken pieces on top. Cook for 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low. Halfway through the cooking time, turn each piece over and pour in the soup mixture.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g, Calories: 587kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 52g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 17g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 212mg, Sodium: 1853mg, Potassium: 899mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 0.5g, Vitamin A: 917IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
How to store?
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw, if needed, and reheat in the microwave, or for larger amounts, the oven.
Complete the Meal
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Homemade Biscuits
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Parmesan Potatoes
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Roasted Green Beans
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This recipe was originally published June 2014.
Is the can of soup in buttery baked chicken recipe condensed or just a normal can of soup
It is condensed, yes. Just a regular can of cream of chicken soup.
Thanks so much. I’m going to try this. I’m a bit of a novice.
Gotta try this
Hope you enjoy!
This chicken is wonderful, moist, full of flavor, and easy. My husband and I think this a go to meal. I have recommended this to a couple friends, that have picky husband’s, and they all love it. Kudos to you.
How could I change the oven cooking to a crock pot? Thank you, Karen
Just put the melted butter into the crockpot and the prepared chicken pieces on top of it. Cook for 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low. Half way through the cooking time, turn each piece over and pour in the soup mixture. Then cook for the remaining time. Hope you enjoy!!
Loved it!Made chicken flavor rice a roni to go with it & added a can of sliced mushrooms. Delicious & easy
This chicken was so good I add a few more spices like garlic salt instead of salt and paprika onion powder
Mmmm sounds tasty! So glad you enjoyed the chicken!
Can you do the same thing with steak
I haven’t tried substituting the chicken for steak. I’m not sure this is the recipe I would use to swap for steak either, just due to how it is baked. You’d need to adjust baking time and even probably how you bake it if you were to use steak. We have an awesome steak marinade recipe that you could grill or sear in a pan https://lilluna.com/steak-marinade-recipe/ or a yummy Chicken Fried Steak recipe too, that may feel a bit more like this Butter Chicken, but using steak: https://lilluna.com/chicken-fried-steak/
So yummy and easy. The extra “sauce” mixes well with a side of white rice.
this chicken is amazing! I served it on a bed of rice with some veggies and everyone loved it!
Yay!! Thank you for letting me know!
This recipe will change your life! So easy to make and 100% delicious. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.