This oven baked buttermilk chicken with gravy is a comforting family dinner that is easy to make and full of homestyle flavor. The chicken is coated in a simple buttermilk breading, baked until tender, and finished with a creamy gravy that is perfect over mashed potatoes or rice. It is a satisfying meal that feels hearty enough for Sunday dinner but simple enough for a busy weeknight.
dried parsley or fresh parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
Place the butter and olive oil in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the pan in the oven to melt the butter while it preheats. Remove when it's melted
Place ½ cup of the buttermilk into a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, and two kinds of pepper.
Dip the chicken in the buttermilk and then dredge the chicken in the flour mixture. Place the dredged chicken in the baking dish.
Bake uncovered at 425 for 15 minutes. Turn the chicken over and bake for 15 minutes more.
Combine the remaining 1 cup of buttermilk and the cream of mushroom soup. Pour over chicken and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Transfer the chicken onto a serving platter and garnish with parsley.
Stir the gravy up well and then transfer to a gravy boat or other serving dish. Serve topped with the pan gravy and a side of mashed potatoes or rice. Serves 3-4.