Description
Hearty Amish chicken brings farmhouse comfort to dinner tables with rich, slow-cooked flavors that tell stories of traditional Pennsylvania kitchens. Generations of family traditions shine through this simple yet deeply satisfying meal you’ll savor with each tender, herb-infused bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 7–8 pieces chicken with skin
Creamy Base:
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) water
Seasoning and Coating:
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously coat a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeter) casserole dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine all-purpose flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a wide, shallow mixing bowl, creating a uniform seasoning blend.
- Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels to ensure better flour adherence, then thoroughly coat each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, gently shaking off excess to maintain an even, light coating.
- Transfer the flour-dusted chicken into the prepared casserole dish, arranging the pieces in a single layer without overcrowding to ensure even cooking.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together heavy whipping cream and water until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous, creating a rich, creamy liquid.
- Carefully pour the cream mixture around the chicken pieces, ensuring it distributes evenly across the bottom of the dish without disturbing the flour coating.
- Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 75 to 90 minutes, checking the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Serve the Amish chicken hot, spooning the creamy sauce over each portion to enhance the flavor and moisture of the dish.
Notes
- This hearty Amish-style chicken dish brings pure comfort straight from traditional farmhouse kitchens.
- Creamy sauce transforms simple chicken into a mouthwatering meal that feels like a warm culinary hug.
- Minimal ingredients guarantee an easy cooking experience with maximum flavor payoff.
- Low and slow baking technique ensures incredibly tender meat that practically melts in your mouth.
- Perfect weekend family dinner that requires minimal prep but delivers maximum satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 509 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 105mg