Easy Chicken Almondine Recipe

This creamy, dreamy Chicken Almondine is a family favorite for a reason! Tender chicken is smothered in a luscious sauce, topped with crunchy Ritz crackers and toasted almonds (optional, but highly recommended!). It's a complete one-pan meal ready in under an hour – perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe is easily customizable to your family’s preferences; skip the almonds if needed!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 922.7 kcal
Protein 113g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Chicken Almondine

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How to Make Easy Chicken Almondine

  1. Boil 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a pot of salted water until cooked through (about 15-20 minutes), or until no longer pink. Let cool slightly.
  2. Dice or shred the cooked chicken.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Layer the diced/shredded chicken evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  6. In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine the cream of chicken soup and sour cream.
  7. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken, spreading evenly.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the soup mixture.
  9. Top with the crushed Ritz crackers.
  10. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the crackers.
  11. Sprinkle with slivered almonds (optional).
  12. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

158g

Carbs

9g