3-Ingredient Church Supper Chicken

“3-Ingredient Church Supper Chicken” is a simple baked chicken dish that became popular in community cookbooks because it’s easy, budget-friendly, and comforting.

Here’s the basic version:


🍗 3-Ingredient Church Supper Chicken

Ingredients

  • Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts)
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix

That’s it—just 3 main ingredients.


👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
  2. Place chicken in a baking dish
  3. Mix soup + onion soup mix together
  4. Pour over chicken and coat well
  5. Cover with foil
  6. Bake 45–60 minutes (until chicken is fully cooked)
  7. Remove foil for last 10 minutes for a slightly thicker sauce

🌟 What it tastes like

  • Creamy, savory gravy
  • Soft, tender chicken
  • Deep onion flavor

🧠 Easy variations

  • Add mushrooms or sliced onions
  • Add potatoes or carrots to bake in the same dish
  • Sprinkle paprika or black pepper for extra flavor
  • Use Greek yogurt + broth instead of canned soup for a lighter version

⚠️ Note

It’s called “church supper” style because it was common in potluck-style community meals—simple ingredients, easy prep, and feeds a crowd.


If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker version, a healthier low-sodium version, or a crispy oven upgrade version.

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