There are evenings when it is a comfort to know supper can be tucked into the oven with hardly any fuss, and this 3-ingredient oven chicken is just the kind of practical meal that suits a busy day and a chilly night. Using frozen stuffed chicken breasts gives you a hearty main dish with almost no prep, while a simple sauce and vegetable side turn it into a full pan supper that feels homey, filling, and fit for the family table.
This bake goes especially well with buttery mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or hot rice to catch every bit of the savory sauce. If you want to round it out a little more, serve it with green beans, glazed carrots, or a simple tossed salad, and a slice of warm bread never hurts on a cool evening.
3-Ingredient Oven Chicken using Frozen Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 frozen stuffed chicken breasts
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a medium ceramic baking dish.
2. Spread the condensed cream of chicken soup across the bottom of the baking dish in an even layer.
3. Arrange the frozen stuffed chicken breasts on top of the soup, spacing them evenly.
4. Scatter the frozen mixed vegetables around and between the chicken breasts.
5. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 20 to 30 minutes more, until the chicken is cooked through and the top is lightly browned and bubbling. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Variations & Tips
Add a crunchy top: For a little more texture, uncover the dish during the last part of baking and sprinkle on a handful of plain breadcrumbs or crushed buttery crackers if you have them on hand. It is no longer a strict 3-ingredient supper, but it sure is tasty.
Swap the vegetables: Mixed vegetables are convenient, but frozen broccoli florets, green beans, or peas work nicely too. Choose a vegetable your family already likes, and the supper still comes together just as easily.
Thin the sauce if needed: If you prefer a looser gravy-like sauce, stir 1/3 to 1/2 cup water or milk into the soup before spreading it in the dish. That helps create a little more spoonable sauce for potatoes or noodles.
Check doneness carefully: Since brands and sizes of stuffed chicken breasts vary, always bake until the center reaches 165°F. If the top browns too quickly before the chicken is done, lay the foil back on loosely for the remaining time.