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!

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Butter Baked Chicken and 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.

a plate with two sliced baked chicken breasts
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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

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  1. Preheat oven and grease baking dish.
  2. Dip the chicken breasts in water, then coat with flour and herb mixture.
  3. Place chicken in the baking dish and dot with pats of butter.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Take chicken out of the oven and pour in the milk mixture.
  6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-40 more minutes.

That’s it! Delicious creamy baked chicken ready to eat!

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close up on a fork piercing a slice of baked chicken breast

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!

What kind of chicken should I use?

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.

Why do you use dry milk powder?

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.

What other seasonings can I add?

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.

close up on baked chicken with crispy skin

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.

butter baked chicken sliced up on a plate

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.

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Recipe Card

Creamy Butter Baked Chicken

4.71 from 31 votes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin
chicken in a baking dish surrounded by butter and cream
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!
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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!

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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.
Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 31gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 1195mgPotassium: 723mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 860IUVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 1.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Sharon
Sharon
March 27, 2021 11:31 am

You have hit it. I live in Kansas City and grew up going to Stephenson’s several times a year and this is what I always ordered. Live this recipe. So everyone knows you can buy dry milk in a small pouch. I buy the big box to have on hand for this recipe!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
April 1, 2021 3:29 pm
Reply to  Sharon

Thanks for stopping by and sharing!

QuartKnee
QuartKnee
September 17, 2020 11:11 am

Holy smokes, this was a fantastic recipe! We had purchased rather large chicken breasts, which made me weary of drying out, but alas, they were perfect! I am not the most season cook so these were simple and delicious. Homerun for the household!! Thank you!!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 20, 2020 1:10 pm
Reply to  QuartKnee

That’s so wonderful to hear!! I’m happy you enjoyed it!

Sandie
Sandie
April 7, 2020 12:18 pm

Can I use regular milk instead of dry??

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
April 9, 2020 12:45 pm
Reply to  Sandie

Yes, but then I would use a little less since its liquid!

Julie
Julie
March 9, 2020 7:36 pm

Why no regular milk address in the comments, many people have same question. Does this make or break the recipe? please answer

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
April 9, 2020 1:21 pm
Reply to  Julie

You can use regular milk! I would use a little less since it is a liquid!

Erin
Erin
August 29, 2019 12:48 pm

My entire family loved this recipe! We will definitely make it again.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
August 30, 2019 10:15 am
Reply to  Erin

Yay! Thanks for stopping by :)

Erin
Erin
August 8, 2019 12:27 pm

What is the purpose of using dry milk vs regular milk? Would it make a difference if I substituted?

LB
LB
August 7, 2019 9:53 am

Can I substitute hot milk?