{"id":1973631,"date":"2024-03-22T17:12:08","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T21:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=1973631"},"modified":"2024-04-15T16:36:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:36:37","slug":"anniversary-chicken","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/anniversary-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Anniversary Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"
Anniversary chicken wins rave reviews from all corners of the Internet. One of the easiest chicken dinners<\/a>\u00a0out there, this saucy and savory recipe only has a handful of ingredients and takes less than a half-hour to put together. The results are worthy of any special occasion (like anniversaries!), but that doesn’t mean it’s just for family\u2014it’s also one of our favorite dinner party recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Chicken casserole is a classic vintage recipe<\/a> that’s wildly popular today\u2014and for good reason. The savory chicken has a rich, complex sauce that’s made by combining two unexpected pantry staples: teriyaki sauce and ranch dressing. It may sound like a strange combination, but together they become slightly sweet, slightly salty, slightly tangy and incredibly creamy.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. Place the flour in a shallow bowl wide enough to fit the chicken breasts. Dip each piece of chicken in flour to coat both sides, and shake off any excess.<\/p>\n In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on both sides, then transfer them to a greased 13×9-inch baking dish.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip<\/em>: Don’t crowd the pan when browning the chicken. This will steam the chicken rather than brown it. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.<\/p>\n Brush the teriyaki sauce over the chicken pieces. Top them with ranch dressing, cheese, bacon bits and green onions.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip<\/em>: There’s no need to be overly precise with the layering. This is truly a no-fuss recipe, which is why we love it.<\/p>\n Bake the chicken, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest piece of chicken reads 165\u00b0. It should take 15 to 17 minutes.<\/p>\n Keep leftover anniversary chicken in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to four days.<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze anniversary chicken. Allow the cooked dish to cool, then cover it tightly with storage wrap then foil. Freeze anniversary chicken for up to three months. Defrost it in the refrigerator overnight, then remove the storage wrap and reheat it in a 350\u00b0 oven until the chicken is warmed through.<\/p>\n Anniversary chicken tastes delicious with many classic sides: fresh salad, dinner rolls, steamed green beans or broccoli, roasted vegetables and any one of our best potato recipes<\/a>. Other favorite sides for chicken<\/a> will taste delicious, too. Since anniversary chicken cooks quickly, you might want a speedy side dish<\/a> to go with it. For a very special occasion, don’t forget a showstopping layered dessert<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yes! Anniversary chicken cooks quickly in the air fryer. Put the chicken, teriyaki sauce and ranch dressing in the air fryer basket. Cook it at 380\u02da for about seven minutes, then flip the chicken over and add the cheese, bacon and onions. Cook it for another four to six minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165\u00b0.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Anniversary chicken feels fancy, but has only seven ingredients (most of which are likely already in your pantry) and takes just minutes to assemble.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7022,"featured_media":1973632,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303972,303971,304162,307335,306928,306910,307330,304292,303966,304988,304408,304368,303887,306848,305018,304268,307307,324623,304150,303883,304473],"categories-v2":[308503,308500,309439,310372,309924,309906,310369,308481,308305,308495,308935,308813,308745,308478,309603,308959,259483,310342,309177,309434,308476,308876],"coauthors":[152278],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Marry Me 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I didn't follow it exactly because I chopped up some bacon and cooked it to use rather than buying bacon bits and then I browned the chicken in the bacon grease instead of using oil. I also waited until the last 10 minutes to add the cheese because I was afraid it would just melt away. I'll make this again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-09-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarineMom_texas"},"reviewBody":" We loved this recipe for Anniversary Chicken. I used two boneless skinless chicken thighs and cooked them in a 9-inch square oven dish. I did use the \u201creal\u201d bacon bits. I made no other changes. We definitely will be having this delicious recipe again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-09-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bicktasw"},"reviewBody":" I tried this recipe after a friend of mine raved about it. I must say...this is ONE delicious recipe! I made it with 2 changes .... I used boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts and I used pre-cooked sliced bacon instead of the bacon bits. I just snipped with a kitchen shears and placed on top of the cheese. When my husband says \"you can make THIS again!\" I know I found a winning recipe! 5 stars for sure!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-02-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TERSA"},"reviewBody":" Wonderful recipe! Very easy to create and has lots of flavor. Like another poster, I used chicken thighs. And the next time I make it I'm going to try BBQ sauce instead of teriyaki sauce.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-03-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":" We liked this dish. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Brown the chicken<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Layer the sauce ingredients<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Bake the chicken<\/h3>\n
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Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Anniversary Chicken<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze anniversary chicken?<\/h2>\n
Anniversary Chicken Tips<\/h2>\n
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What should I serve with anniversary chicken?<\/h3>\n
Can I cook anniversary chicken in the air fryer?<\/h3>\n