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Five Minute Chicken

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Five Minute Chicken
SERVES
4
COOK TIME
1 Hr 15 Min

Five Minute Chicken is perfect when you need that special meal in a hurry. It's even rich-tasting too...we promise. The true surprise comes after dinner, when you tell them it only took 5 minutes to prepare.

What You'll Need

  • 1 (2-1/2 to 3-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (11-ounce) can Cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 (4-ounce) can sliced or button mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Paprika for garnish

What to Do

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Arrange chicken pieces in baking dish; set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, soup, mushrooms, wine, garlic, parsley, curry powder, salt,and pepper; pour mixture over chicken.
  4. Bake 1 to 1-1/4 hours, or until done. Sprinkle with paprika just before serving.

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  • We've found that buying a whole chicken is typically cheaper than buying it pre-cut. Click here to check out our how-to video on How to Cut Up a Whole Chicken.
  • Need a tasty side dish to go with our Five Minute Chicken? How about one of our recipes for yummy Oven Roasted Vegetables?

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djaysires 8365842

Jan 22, 2018

Love this stuff! I really enjoyed the one review that suggested adding broccoli to the sauce. Genius! I frequently use chicken breasts, and they are never dry. Yes, it is important that you like curry. Score Mr. Food!

jstults 1254393

May 09, 2017

unless you are a really big fan of curry don't waste your time on this recipe even if it is only 5 minutes. It isn't that good.

druchel 8619239

Nov 09, 2016

Don't know whether to cover or not??? Maybe for 1/2 the time?? Thanks

Test Kitchen Team

Nov 10, 2016

Hi there! No, you do not cover this recipe. Enjoy!

cindywilsey 8277665

Nov 05, 2016

Is this my favorite chicken recipe, no. Is it in my top five, you bet! Quick easy to prepare with plenty of yummy sauce that is delicious on rice or fine egg noodles. Also, if you have leftovers, strip the meat off the bones and heat with some of the sauce. While that heats, cook a portion of a favorite vegetable (I like cut asparagus or chopped broccoli). When the saucey chicken is hot gently stir in your veg. Serve this over a hot starch - rice, fine egg noodles, ramen noodles or toat points. Sprinkle with a bit of Parmesan or Swiss heat to melt the cheese. Also, I like to make this with a cut up fryer, but it is also very good prepared with chicken thighs.

teesquare311

Mar 29, 2016

Salt to taste appears in this - and so many - recipes. What do you recommend for those of us out here who are on no-salt-added diets? Can't wait to make this, by the way, and will omit the salt if I have to.

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 29, 2016

Hi there! You can make this recipe without adding any salt, or use a salt substitute. Enjoy!

sherryl 1798997

Mar 15, 2016

It looks good

whosyournana 9622226

Aug 12, 2015

super way to take save money on dinner...used thighs which I got on sale. the aroma as it cooked was sooo inviting. served with chicken flavored rice and summer squash. thanks for sharing...

Member 0574284

Aug 09, 2015

Your ad is misleading..............5 minutes? When in actuality it takes 1 1/2 hours.

Test Kitchen Team

Aug 10, 2015

We're sorry for any confusion! By "5 minutes" we are referring to the amount of time needed to prepare the dish, not the cooking time.

clairee

Jun 25, 2016

It is NOT misleading. It does say 5 minutes prep..

helenepowers 7076914

Jun 01, 2015

Good Morning, I cannot find Cheddar Cheese soup, can I substitute Cream of chicken with some cheddar cheese ???and how much or would the milk not work well with the wine ? Thankyou calabaza@gmail.com

Test Kitchen Team

Jun 02, 2015

Hi there! You can substitute cream of chicken soup for the cheddar cheese soup without adding any milk. You can also add 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese to the mixture. Enjoy!

catlady6866 2887274

Apr 12, 2015

I've heard that you can use the same amount of Chicken Broth, as you'd use of white wine. I tried doing so in a few recipes, and it worked out very well.

lookercooker

Feb 02, 2015

Has anyone tried this using a soup other than Cheddar Cheese (perhaps Golden Mushroom)? My hubby is not a fan of the Cheddar Cheese soup recipes that I have tried.

WintryKiss

Mar 28, 2016

i agree i was thinking cream of mushroom .. or cream of celery cheddar cheese soup is way too salty and fake tasting

CopperBear

Nov 23, 2014

This was quick to put together and the whole family loved it. SOOOOOOOOOOOO good!

Nona Fran

Nov 09, 2014

I like anything I can put in my slow cooker. We are on fixed income and we do a lot of chicken. Thank you.

stricker

Jul 31, 2014

Can I use something other than white wine?

Mayqueen

Mar 20, 2014

This should be called "Cheesey Chicken" -- and how long should I cook it using a slow cooker?

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 21, 2014

You can cook it for 4-5 hours on high in slow cooker or 7-8 hours on low heat.

Dinkmum

Feb 04, 2014

Sounds so good, PLEASE post pictures!!!!

wtp76aolcom

Feb 04, 2014

to dinkmom; i agree, i love to get pics with my recipes...(that's how i know if it looks right) (haha):)

Danievib

Aug 14, 2013

This is one of my all time favorite dishes. So easy to prepare. 5 minutes, throw it in the oven and sit back and relax for an hour. So incredibly tasty. It was a total hit with my family. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

grizzlysf 8795238

Jul 12, 2013

Any seasoned cook will know Mr. Food is referring to the preparation time not the actual cooking time. Chicken does not cook in only five minutes. and the directions are simple and will only take minutes to put together and pop in the oven. I love it.

sandyfoote1 1506148

Mar 19, 2013

come on people, I know it's called 5 min. chicken and it takes over an hour. Big Deal. I want to know if anybody has tried and tasted it.

Susielqt

Mar 26, 2019

Yes, I've made this for years. Everyone always loves it.

Bo b

Feb 23, 2013

Teaser in e-mail newsletter is the wrong one for this recipe as it says, "We find when we coat our raw pork with cornstarch...."

Steve

Oct 20, 2016

What?

gcbarn 3199982

Feb 23, 2013

This is the wrong title for this chicken recipe it should just state Chicken prepared in seconds because this title make you think it's cooked in 5 minutes, but it is deliouse and very east to prepare.

ajschmidgall 1093459

Dec 27, 2012

Why are there no nutrition facts on these recipes or am I missing it

Steve

Oct 20, 2016

Yeah, you're missing it because YOU'RE ON THE WRONG WEBSITE!

deewaller 0745984

Nov 16, 2012

Why is this called 5 Minute Chicken? Have bake 1hour. And it should not be listed in recipes for 2

Kens Kitchen 6572059

Oct 29, 2012

He "Mr. Food" How can you call this "5 Minute Chicken" when it takes longer than 5 minutes to even prepare it? I totally agree with Spieygrrl on Oct 29, 1012.....come on you can do better than that.....

ctoney88 5567182

Apr 11, 2015

Are you not smart enough to figure out that it's not that it takes 5 minutes to cook, but five minutes to put the ingredients together??? Pa....lease!!!!

Spikeygrrl

Oct 29, 2012

This recipe desperately needs a name change. On the one hand, it's purportedly "Five Minute Chicken." On the other hand, one of the very first instructions is : "Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 min." Furthermore, it takes longer than five minutes even to measure out the ingredients! ZERO truth in advertising on this page, folks; move along, nothing to see.

m4travels 8014225

Apr 11, 2013

You must be pretty slow when it comes to measuring.....

jackie4019 3535625

Dec 31, 2011

This recipe was listed under dinner for two. A whole chicken is a little much for two people.

dorgon 0593229

Oct 18, 2011

This would be a good recipe if the cheese soup would be omitted.

Susielqt

Oct 17, 2011

The photo wouldn't be much use - it just looks like lumps under an orange blanket. But I would give it 5 stars. I've been making it since I saw it on the Mr. Food TV show back in 1990. The family loves it and so does company. I serve over a platter of noodles. Mmmm good.

Susielqt

Jun 23, 2020

Noticed that my review said 5 stars, but only 3 stars showed at the top. It is definitely 5 stars!

Jodigee

Oct 17, 2011

Needs a photo!!! I never use a recipe that does not include a photo.

micjoe68

Oct 29, 2012

make it then take a picture!

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