🍗 Creamy Garlic Chicken Bake
Description
Tender chunks of chicken baked in a rich, creamy garlic sauce until juicy and flavorful. This easy oven-baked dish is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or veggies.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 2 lbs (900g) chicken breast, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the creamy sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Set oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Lightly grease a baking dish
2. Prepare chicken
- Add diced chicken to the dish
- Season with salt and pepper
3. Make the sauce
- In a bowl, mix:
- cream of chicken soup
- sour cream
- milk
- garlic
- cheese
- Italian seasoning & paprika
4. Assemble
- Pour sauce evenly over chicken
- Spread to coat all pieces
5. Bake
- Bake for 35–45 minutes
- Chicken should be fully cooked and sauce bubbly
6. Optional finish
- Broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden top 🔥
Servings
- Serves: 4–6 people
Tips
- Cut chicken evenly for even cooking
- Don’t overbake—keeps chicken juicy
- Add mushrooms or broccoli for extra texture
- Use mozzarella for stretchier, creamier sauce
Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)
- Calories: ~400–480 kcal
- Protein: ~35g
- Carbs: ~8–12g
- Fat: ~25g
Benefits
- High in protein for muscle support 💪
- Creamy and satisfying comfort meal
- Easy one-dish recipe (less cleanup)
- Can be customized with veggies
Q&A
Q: Can I use chicken thighs?
A: Yes—thighs will be even juicier.
Q: Can I make it lighter?
A: Use Greek yogurt and low-fat milk.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: Yes—assemble and refrigerate, then bake later.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes—freeze before or after baking.
Q: What to serve with it?
A: Rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies.