This 5-Ingredient Oven Chicken is the kind of dependable dinner that makes a busy evening feel a whole lot easier. Using frozen stuffed chicken breasts as the shortcut star, you can build a hearty baked meal with just a few pantry and freezer staples, then let the oven do the work. It is a wonderful family-style casserole for nights when you want something warm, filling, and comforting without a long prep time.
Serve this chicken with a simple green salad, buttered green beans, or steamed broccoli to round out the meal. If you want something extra hearty, a side of garlic bread or dinner rolls is perfect for soaking up the creamy, savory sauce from the casserole dish, and a little cranberry sauce on the side can be a nice touch depending on the filling in your stuffed chicken breasts.
5-Ingredient Oven Chicken
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 frozen stuffed chicken breasts
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 (12 to 16 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch glass casserole dish.
2. Spread the frozen mixed vegetables evenly across the bottom of the casserole dish.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together the condensed cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth.
4. Spoon the soup mixture over the vegetables, spreading it gently into an even layer.
5. Arrange the frozen stuffed chicken breasts on top of the creamy vegetable layer.
6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes more, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
7. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce can settle a bit, then spoon the vegetables and sauce onto plates alongside each stuffed chicken breast.
Variations & Tips
For picky eaters: Try using frozen peas and carrots or just broccoli instead of a full mixed vegetable blend if your family likes simpler flavors. Mild cheeses like mozzarella or Monterey Jack also work well.
Extra flavor: A light sprinkle of garlic powder, black pepper, or Italian seasoning over the sauce before baking can give this casserole a little more depth without adding much effort.
Make it creamier: If you like a saucier casserole, stir 1/4 cup milk into the soup and sour cream mixture before spreading it into the dish. This is especially nice if you plan to serve it over rice or mashed potatoes.
Check doneness: Since frozen stuffed chicken breasts can vary by brand and thickness, always check that the center reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F before serving. If needed, add a little extra bake time and loosely cover with foil if the top is browning too fast.
Easy cleanup tip: Using a glass casserole dish makes it easy to see the layers and serve right from the pan, but be sure not to place a cold glass dish into a fully heated oven. Let the dish come closer to room temperature after greasing if needed.