By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 25, 2019
Butter Baked Chicken and Cream is an easy chicken recipe that everyone will love. This butter and cream chicken recipe is filled with delicious savory flavors that are just perfect! Serve it with rice, potatoes, and asparagus for a full meal!
Butter Baked Chickenand Cream
This creamy butter baked chicken recipe is a simple and delicious dish for easy dinners with the family!
This crispy baked chicken with butter is a simple recipe that will knock your socks off. It’s so juicy, so tender, and so delicious. Just an all around classic chicken dish with no frills but lots of flavor! I guarantee this will become one of your staple, go-to recipes for your family.
Why You’ll Love this Creamy Baked Chicken Recipe:
- EASY: You only need a few ingredients and a few steps to make this butter baked chicken!
- CREAMY AND CRISPY: Get the best of both worlds with this dish. The skin comes out super crispy, and the creamy butter creates juicy chicken.
- WEEKLY DINNER : This is one of those recipes you’ll want to add to your weeknight dinner rotation. It’s so simple but so delicious!
This butter cream chicken recipe is so yummy and super easy to make! I love when I can create a recipe inspired by restaurants, but eat it at home instead.
Ingredients
- Chicken: Use skin-on chicken breast.
- Butter: Use real butter, not margarine. It won’t give you the same creamy texture or rich flavor.
- Flour: We’re using flour to dredge the chicken breast, to crispy up the texture.
- Seasonings: Paprika, herbs de Provence , salt & pepper
- Dry Milk Powder: Mixed with hot water, this creates a milk to add into the dish.
How to Make Butter Baked Chicken
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Preheat oven and grease baking dish.
- Dip the chicken breasts in water, then coat with flour and herb mixture.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and dot with pats of butter.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Take chicken out of the oven and pour in the milk mixture.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-40 more minutes.
That’s it! Delicious creamy baked chicken ready to eat!
When I say easy chicken recipe, I mean easy ! It takes a while to bake, but the process of making it is so simple. Don’t confuse with Indian butter chicken though which is also delicious!
This recipe uses chicken breast with skin on–we want it to get crispy! But you can substitute chicken thighs if you prefer. Just adjust the cook time as needed.
Dry milk powder create a thicker, creamier texture. Using regular liquid milk thins out the consistency too much for my liking, although you can use it instead if needed.
I love the mix of parika and herbs de provence for this simple baked chicken. It creates a nice savory flavor. But you could also add garlic, rosemary, Italian seasoning, or chili powder to add heat.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this creamy butter baked chicken with any and all of your favorite meals. It makes a great main with a variety of side dishes. I love serving it with rice, veggies and potatoes. But it really does go with anything.
- Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
- Sauteed Asparagus with Pancetta
- Roasted Red Potatoes
- Creamed Corn with Bacon
I can’t get over how creamy this chicken is. Sometimes simple ingredients really add up to one amazing meal! This butter baked chicken with cream is so flavorful, and so easy to make. The flavors bake to perfection and make the juiciest chicken ever.
Tips!
- Be sure to grease the baking dish to prevent sticking or burning.
- Keep the dish uncovered for the first 15 minute cook time (before adding the milk). Then cover it for the bulk of baking.
- Internal temperature should reach 165F before consuming.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven to get the crispy skin back for the second round.
Add this butter baked chicken recipe to your weekly menu ASAP. The whole family will love it, and you’ll love making it. It’s crispy, creamy, juicy, and so simple, you’ll never get tired of it.
More Baked Chicken Recipes We Love
- Caesar Baked Chicken
- Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake
- Baked Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups
- Baked Fried Chicken Recipe
- Roast Chicken and Potatoes
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1/2 cup Flour
- ▢ 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon herbs of provance
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- ▢ 1/2 cup Dry Milk Powder
- ▢ 1 lb. Chicken Breasts
- ▢ 1/4 cup Butter do not substitute margarine
- ▢ 1 1/2 cups Water
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Lightly grease Baking Dish.
- Dip Chicken Breasts into water.
- Coat with mixture of flour & seasonings.
- Place Chicken Breasts into the pan.
- Cut butter into small squares and sprinkle over chicken.
- Cook for 15 minutes.
- Combine dry milk powder & hot water in a bowl. Pour milk around chicken.
- Cover with aluminum foil and return to oven.
- Bake at 350F for 30-40 more minutes or until internal temp reaches 165F. Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- Be sure to grease the baking dish to prevent sticking or burning.
- Keep the dish uncovered for the first 15 minute cook time (before adding the milk). Then cover it for the bulk of baking.
- Internal temperature should reach 165F before consuming.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for 3 days. Reheat in the oven to get the crispy skin back for the second round.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Creamy Butter Baked Chicken
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon herbs of provance
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 cup Dry Milk Powder
- 1 lb. Chicken Breasts
- 1/4 cup Butter do not substitute margarine
- 1 1/2 cups Water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Lightly grease Baking Dish.
- Dip Chicken Breasts into water.
- Coat with mixture of flour & seasonings.
- Place Chicken Breasts into the pan.
- Cut butter into small squares and sprinkle over chicken.
- Cook for 15 minutes.
- Combine dry milk powder & hot water in a bowl. Pour milk around chicken.
- Cover with aluminum foil and return to oven.
- Bake at 350F for 30-40 more minutes or until internal temp reaches 165F. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Be sure to grease the baking dish to prevent sticking or burning.
- Keep the dish uncovered for the first 15 minute cook time (before adding the milk). Then cover it for the bulk of baking.
- Internal temperature should reach 165F before consuming.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for 3 days. Reheat in the oven to get the crispy skin back for the second round.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
