Baked Almond Chicken Breasts

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022
Tender, golden almond chicken and creamy sauce make this entree one of my favorites. —Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted, divided
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • Hot cooked pasta

Directions

  1. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Combine 1/3 cup butter and seasonings in another bowl. Coat chicken with flour, then dip in butter mixture. Arrange in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Pour cream around chicken.
  2. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Combine bread crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle over chicken. Top with almonds. Bake, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown. Serve over pasta.