Oven-Baked 4-Ingredient Chicken Madison
A creamy oven-baked chicken casserole made with tender chicken pieces, heavy cream, sweet paprika, and melted mild cheese. This simple four-ingredient comfort dish bakes into a rich, spoonable sauce with a golden cheesy top.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into large pieces
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika plus a pinch extra for the top
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheese Monterey Jack, Colby, or mild cheddar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart ceramic baking dish.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, keeping the pieces close but not stacked.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk the sweet paprika into the heavy cream.
- Pour the paprika cream over the chicken and gently nudge the pieces so the cream settles underneath and between them.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Carefully remove the foil and stir the chicken and sauce gently.
- Sprinkle the shredded mild cheese evenly over the top.
- Dust with a small pinch of extra paprika.
- Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden in spots.
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for a more golden top, watching carefully.
- Let the dish rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry helps keep the sauce silky instead of watery. Serve over rice, noodles, potatoes, or buttered vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcal
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