Baked Swiss Chicken
This Baked Swiss Chicken is an easy, comforting dinner made with tender chicken breasts baked in a creamy celery sauce and topped with melted Swiss cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups cream of celery soup
- 8 slices swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts, then carefully slice each breast in half horizontally to create thin filets.
- Arrange the chicken filets in a 9×12 baking dish. It’s fine if they overlap slightly. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Pour the cream of celery soup over the chicken and use a spatula to spread it evenly across the dish, making sure each piece is coated.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is just cooked through.
- Lay the Swiss cheese slices evenly on top of the hot chicken and sauce. Return the dish to the oven for 5 additional minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and becomes bubbly around the edges.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes, then serve warm with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
Notes
- Filet evenly: Slicing the chicken breasts into even filets helps them cook faster and prevents overcooking.
- Check doneness early: Chicken can dry out if baked too long, start checking around the 18–20 minute mark.
- Use quality Swiss cheese: Freshly sliced deli Swiss melts more smoothly than pre-packaged slices.
- Don’t skip the sauce: The cream of celery soup keeps the chicken moist and creates a built-in gravy for serving.
- Broil for a golden top: After the cheese melts, broil for 1–2 minutes for a lightly browned, bubbly finish.
- Add seasoning if desired: A sprinkle of garlic powder, paprika, or Italian seasoning adds extra flavor without complicating the recipe.
- Serve with simple sides: Rice, mashed potatoes, green beans, or roasted vegetables pair perfectly with the creamy sauce.
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