🥘 Creamy Chicken Bake (Vintage Bridge Club Favorite)
🧾 Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breasts (or 6 thighs)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 sleeve buttery crackers (like Ritz), crushed
3 tablespoons melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place in a greased baking dish.
In a bowl, mix together:
Cream of mushroom soup
Sour cream
Mayonnaise
Spread the mixture evenly over the chicken.
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
In a small bowl, combine:
Crushed crackers
Melted butter
Then sprinkle this over everything.
Bake uncovered for 40–50 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden and crispy.
🍽️ Serve With:
Rice or mashed potatoes
Green beans or a simple salad
💡 Why this was a hit in the 60s:
Creamy + crunchy combo
Easy to prepare ahead
Feeds a group without fuss
Uses pantry staples
