Dorothy’s 3-Ingredient Chicken

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Dorothy’s 3-Ingredient Chicken (Classic Chicken Parisian)

True to the spirit of effortless, high-comfort cooking, Dorothy’s 3-Ingredient Chicken (often known traditionally as Chicken Parisian) is a legendary vintage recipe. Requiring practically zero prep work, it uses simple pantry staples to bake up into tender chicken coated in a rich, velvety, savory herb sauce that tastes like you spent hours at the stove.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • The Core Three:
    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or skinless chicken thighs for extra juiciness)
    • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
    • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • Optional Seasoning (To Taste):
    • A pinch of salt, freshly cracked black pepper, or garlic powder (if desired, though the soup provides plenty of savory flavor on its own!)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Arrange the Chicken:
    • Pat your chicken pieces dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single, even layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
    • (Pro tip: If your chicken breasts are uneven or very thick, give them a quick light pounding so they bake evenly and stay tender).
  3. Mix the Creamy Sauce:
    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the canned condensed cream of chicken soup and the sour cream until completely smooth and thoroughly combined.
  4. Coat and Bake:
    • Pour and spread the creamy soup-and-sour-cream mixture evenly right over the top of the chicken, ensuring every piece is completely blanketed and sealed in the sauce. (If using a pinch of pepper or garlic powder, dust it lightly over the top now).
  5. Bake to Tender Perfection:
    • Bake uncovered at 350°F for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (reaching an internal temperature of 165°F) and the creamy sauce is hot, bubbling, and lightly golden around the edges.
  6. Rest and Serve:
    • Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving so the rich sauce can settle.
Pro Tip: This dish yields an incredible amount of savory pan sauce, making it an absolute must-serve over a bed of fluffy white rice, buttered egg noodles, or mashed potatoes so that not a single drop goes to waste!

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