Creamy Italian Chicken Bake
Ingredients
- 110.5 oz can cream of onion soup
- ½ cdry white wine
- ½ largered onion
thinly sliced
- 1 tbspminced garlic
or jarlic
- 3 largeboneless skinless chicken breasts)
butterflied (makes about 6 thin cutlets
- to tastesalt and pepper
- 1 cmayonnaise
- ½ cgrated pecorino romano
- 1packet italian dressing seasoning mix
dry packet
- 1 tbspminced garlic
or jarlic
- extra pecorino romano for sprinkling
- light splash of white wine
- ½ citalian-style breadcrumbs
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13” baking dish.
- 2
Build the base: Spread cream of onion soup into the dish. Pour in ½ cup white wine and scatter the sliced red onions and 1 tbsp minced garlic over the top.
- 3
Prepare the chicken: Butterfly 3 chicken breasts into about 6 thin cutlets. Pat dry and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper. Lay over the wine-onion base.
- 4
Mix the topping: In a bowl, combine 1 cup mayonnaise, Pecorino Romano, Italian dressing mix, and garlic.
- 5
Spread it on: Coat the tops of each chicken cutlet with the mayo mixture.
- 6
Add final toppings:
- 7
Sprinkle extra Pecorino Romano on top.
- 8
Drizzle a light splash of white wine over everything.
- 9
Sprinkle breadcrumbs generously over the mayo-coated chicken.
- 10
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
- 11
Bake at 350°F for 1 hour, covered.
- 12
Uncover the dish, switch the oven to broil, and let it broil for 2–4 minutes, until the top is golden and slightly crisp.
- 13
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and more cheese if desired!
Creamy Italian Chicken Bake
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, incredibly creamy chicken dish that feels gourmet yet is surprisingly simple to make? This Creamy Italian Chicken Bake is your new go-to, delivering rich, savory flavors reminiscent of a dish perfected by a culinary expert.
What sets this recipe apart is its artful layering of flavors and a clever cooking method. You'll start with a luscious base of white wine and cream of onion soup, creating a depth that elevates the tender chicken cutlets. The secret weapon is a herby mayonnaise-Parmesan topping combined with golden Italian breadcrumbs, providing a fantastic crust that contrasts beautifully with the juicy interior.
Imagine biting into succulent chicken, enveloped in a creamy, aromatic sauce, all crowned with a golden, slightly crisp topping. This dish offers a harmonious blend of rich, tangy, and savory notes, with the Italian dressing seasoning and Pecorino Romano adding a delightful zing. It’s hearty, decadent, and delivers a profound sense of comfort, making it truly feel like 'total comfort food royalty.' It's perfect for feeding four and promises an experience that's both fancy and down-to-earth.
This versatile bake offers several ways to customize it to your taste. While the butterflied chicken breasts ensure tender results, you could easily swap in pre-sliced chicken cutlets. If Pecorino Romano isn't available, grated Parmesan cheese makes a fine substitute for a slightly milder flavor. For a different base note, consider using a cream of mushroom soup instead of onion, though the cream of onion provides a unique sweetness. Don't have dry white wine? Chicken broth can be used for a non-alcoholic option, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
Serve this Creamy Italian Chicken Bake as a satisfying lunch, perhaps alongside a simple green salad or some crusty Italian bread to sop up every bit of that incredible sauce. It’s a dish that truly shines as the star of your table.