Mom’s Butter Baked Chicken

Get ready for a flavor-packed, comforting meal with Mom’s Butter Baked Chicken! This classic recipe is simple yet incredibly delicious, making it the perfect choice for lunch or dinner. With tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, golden crust and smothered in a creamy sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, you have the freedom to customize it with additional ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Get ready to enjoy a meal that’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying!

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 can Cream of Chicken soup
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Chicken: Pour a small amount of evaporated milk into a shallow dish. Dip each chicken breast into the milk, ensuring it is coated on all sides. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper. Roll each chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture until evenly coated.
3. Melt Butter: In a 13×9 inch baking pan, melt the butter in the preheated oven.
4. Cook Chicken: Once the butter is melted, place the coated chicken breasts in the baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
5. Prepare Sauce: While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce. In a bowl, mix together the Cream of Chicken soup, remaining evaporated milk from the can, and water until well combined.
6. Add Sauce: After 30 minutes of baking, turn the chicken breasts over in the pan. Pour the prepared soup mixture over the chicken.
7. Continue Baking: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and golden brown.
8. Serve: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve Mom’s Butter Baked Chicken hot, accompanied by your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a crisp salad.

Tips:

• Add Flavor: Enhance the flavor of the dish by adding herbs and spices to the flour mixture or seasoning the chicken with your favorite seasoning blend before coating.
• Customize the Sauce: Experiment with different varieties of cream soup, such as Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Celery, to create variations of the dish.
• Ensure Even Cooking: For even cooking, make sure the chicken breasts are similar in size and thickness. If necessary, pound them to an even thickness before coating and baking.
• Serve with Garnish: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese over the baked chicken before serving for added flavor and visual appeal.
• Double the Recipe: This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd or to have leftovers for later. Simply adjust the quantities of ingredients accordingly and use a larger baking dish.