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50's Style Creamed Chicken Recipe

This retro recipe, inspired by a classic cookbook, delivers creamy, dreamy chicken in just 30 minutes! We've kicked it up a notch with caramelized onions (you can use up to 2 cups!), adding depth and sweetness. Plus, we've enhanced the flavor profile with extra garlic and Italian seasoning for a truly irresistible dish. Serve this comforting classic over your favorite noodles for a weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 151.1 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 50's Style Creamed Chicken

  • 2 cups cooked canned chicken breast meat
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced fat cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • cooked noodles
  • 1 large onion (or up to 2 cups thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make 50's Style Creamed Chicken

  1. Caramelize 1 large onion (or up to 2 cups of thinly sliced onions) in 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and softened.
  2. Add 2 cups of cooked chicken (cubed or shredded) to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in 1 (10.75 ounce) can of cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup of sour cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through, being careful not to boil.
  6. Serve immediately over cooked noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

8g

Carbs

3g

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