This old-fashioned oven baked 3-ingredient chicken imperial is the kind of dependable family supper that earns a permanent place in the recipe box. With just a few pantry staples and tender chicken baked under a rich, buttery crumb topping, it feels special enough for a gathering but easy enough for a weeknight meal. Recipes like this became popular in mid-century home kitchens for good reason: they stretch simple ingredients into something comforting, flavorful, and worthy of passing down.
Serve this chicken imperial with fluffy rice, buttered egg noodles, or mashed potatoes to soak up the savory juices. For vegetables, green beans, peas, roasted carrots, or a simple salad all fit nicely and keep the plate balanced. If you are making it for a reunion table or Sunday dinner, a fruit salad and warm dinner rolls round everything out in a familiar, welcoming way.
Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Chicken Imperial
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 1/2 to 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenders
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch ceramic casserole dish.
2. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the prepared casserole dish. If the pieces are very thick, cut them into smaller portions so they cook evenly.
3. Spoon the condensed cream of chicken soup evenly over the chicken, spreading it gently to cover the top.
