Description
Mom’s butter baked chicken combines tender poultry with rich, golden flavors from classic American kitchens. Home cooks can savor this comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C), preparing a spacious baking dish for the chicken.
- Combine flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow dish, creating a seasoned coating.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Sear the chicken pieces until they develop a rich, golden-brown exterior on both sides.
- Carefully transfer the browned chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle heavy cream and chicken broth evenly over the chicken, creating a luxurious sauce.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Periodically baste the chicken with the developing sauce to enhance moisture and flavor.
- Verify the chicken is tender and the sauce has transformed into a bubbling, creamy consistency.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve immediately alongside complementary side dishes while the chicken remains warm and succulent.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning by experimenting with herbs like thyme, rosemary, or paprika for extra flavor depth.
- Swap heavy cream with lighter alternatives like half-and-half or coconut milk for lower-calorie versions.
- Pat chicken completely dry before dredging to ensure maximum crispy flour coating and better browning.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F for food safety without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg