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    Published: Jan 22, 2014 · Modified: Apr 20, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Chicken Beer Bake with Almonds

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    Chicken Beer Bake with Almonds makes quick work of weeknight dinners. Tender and meaty chicken breasts bake in a mildly flavored beer sauce and then are topped with crunchy almonds.

    Closeup Title text vertical image of chicken beer bake with almonds along with green beans on a golden colored plate.

    This Chicken Beer Bake with Almonds is a recipe I used to make on regular rotation when my husband and I were newly married and I was a novice cook.

    Combined, it's got everything that we both love, chicken, soy sauce, prepared cream of chicken soup, almonds, and BEER! Plus it is super easy to make!!

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    • The ingredients
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed
    • Why this recipe works
    • How long does this chicken breast recipe take from start to dinner
    • What is the proper internal temperature for cooked chicken
    • Can low sodium soup and soy sauce be used
    • Sides to serve alongside this easy chicken dish
    • Printable Recipe Card

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    A horizontal photo of chicken beer bake covered with sauce and almonds along with green beans on a plate.
     

    The ingredients

    • chicken breasts
    • cream of chicken soup
    • soy sauce
    • beer
    • garlic
    • almonds
    • olive oil
    • salt and pepper

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed

    • medium mixing bowl
    • large skillet
    • whisk
    • 8 x 8 baking dish
    • cooking spray
    • slotted spatula or tongs
    • kitchen timer
    • garlic press (optional)
    • can opener
    • instant read thermometer
     

    Why this recipe works

    All the ingredients might sound like an odd combination, but it works, and it works well!

    That's why, after all these years, we still look forward to having it for dinner. The only difference now is that we just don't have it nearly as often! 🙂

    How long does this chicken breast recipe take from start to dinner

    Approximately 50 minutes but 75% of that time is when the oven is doing all the work.

    The hand's-on time (approximately 7-10 minutes) is for browning the chicken breasts which seals in the flavor and juices for when it goes into the oven to finish cooking.

    A photo collage of how to make Chicken Beer Bake with almonds.

    What is the proper internal temperature for cooked chicken

    165 degrees on an instant read thermometer is what you're shooting for when it comes to properly cooked chicken.

    Another way to tell if chicken is completely cooked (without using a thermometer) is to pierce the thickest part of a breast with a knife (to the center) and if the juices run completely clear (with no pink tinge), it is fully cooked and ready to eat.

    This makes me hungry just looking at it! Grab a fork and dig in you guys!

    Closeup photo of a chicken beer bake breast with almonds and green beans in the background.

    Can low sodium soup and soy sauce be used

    Yes. I do that, but you certainly don't have to.

    If you do use the full sodium soy sauce, please cut back on the amount of kosher salt called for to season the chicken before browning

    Sides to serve alongside this easy chicken dish

    Dijon Potato Salad is cool, creamy, and refreshing with just the right amount of tang from the Dijon, and the perfect amount of crunch to balance all that creaminess.

    Green Bean Almondine is a delicious buttery bourbon update on a classic and will soon become your favorite way to eat green beans.

    This fast, easy, no-cook and economical recipe for Old-Fashioned Red Bean Salad calls for only a handful of ingredients. It's the perfect chilled side dish to serve for any and every occasion!

    Crunchy, healthy, and completely addictive. This Sunflower Crunch Kale and Cabbage Salad has it ALL going on!! Dig in! You're going to love this colorful salad!

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    Printable Recipe Card

    A closeup photo of a Chicken Beer Bake breast covered with sliced almonds.

    Chicken Beer Bake with Almonds

    Renee Goerger
    This is a super simple chicken dish with little preparation time but really big flavor!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course easy dinner, main course - chicken
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 296 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large Skillet
    • Mixing Bowls
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • whisk
    • can opener optional
    • bottle opener optional
    • 8 x 8 baking dish
    • cooking spray

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 6 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts patted dry
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 can cream of chicken soup
    • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 can (or bottle) beer your favorite variety
    • 1 cup sliced almonds more if desired

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
    • Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet over medium/high heat, brown the chicken on both sides in the oil.
    • Transfer the browned chicken to an oven-safe 8" x 8" casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
    • Whisk together the soup, soy sauce, beer, and garlic in a medium-sized bowl and pour the mix evenly over the browned chicken in the casserole dish.
    • Bake in a preheated oven for 40 minutes..
    • Remove the casserole from the oven and top with sliced almonds. Return the chicken back into the oven and continue cooking until an instant read thermometer reads 165- degrees (approximately 5-10 minutes).
    • Remove, cool slightly, and serve.

    Notes

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    May be frozen after cooking. Store in an airtight freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in an oven, microwave or air fryer until hot.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 1878mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Renée says

      July 21, 2023 at 8:09 am

      5 stars
      This recipe sounds a bit weird, but it really is very tasty!!

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