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Baked Chicken Breast from Mrs Reybold
This comforting baked chicken recipe from Marie Reybold brings together simple ingredients with rich flavors. Boneless chicken breasts are wrapped in bacon, nestled over a bed of chipped beef, and baked slowly in a creamy mushroom and sour cream sauce. It's a dish that reflects the convenience and indulgence of mid-century American casseroles, popular at potlucks, Sunday dinners, and make-ahead meals. The long, slow baking time allows the bacon to crisp while the chicken becomes meltingly tender and infused with savory flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts (halved (8 pieces total))
  • 8 strips bacon
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 10.5 oz mushroom soup (1 can)
  • 4 oz chipped beef ( sufficient to cover bottom of a baking dish)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Dish Base

  • Cover the bottom of a large baking dish with chipped beef.

Step 2: Wrap the Chicken

  • Wrap each halved chicken breast with a slice of bacon.

Step 3: Assemble the Casserole

  • Place bacon-wrapped chicken pieces on top of the chipped beef.

Step 4: Mix the Sauce

  • In a bowl, combine the sour cream and cream of mushroom soup. Mix until smooth.

Step 5: Add Sauce and Bake

  • Pour the sour cream mixture evenly over the chicken.

Step 6: Bake Slowly

  • Bake uncovered at 300°F for 3 hours.

Step 7: Optional Hold Time

  • Once baked, dish may remain in the turned-off oven for up to 1 hour before serving.

Tips

  • Use low-sodium cream of mushroom soup to reduce saltiness from chipped beef.
  • Substitute turkey bacon for a lighter, less fatty version.
  • Add sliced mushrooms or onions to the casserole for extra flavor.
  • Try using boneless thighs instead of breasts for a richer, juicier dish.
  • Mix a little paprika into the sour cream for color and warmth.
  • Serve over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
  • Add a splash of white wine to the soup mixture for deeper flavor.
  • Top with fresh parsley before serving for color and brightness.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 45gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 1780mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword baked chicken, comfort food, creamy chicken, easy dinner, family meal, retro casserole, vintage recipe
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