Description
Chicken stuffing bake brings comfort right to your dinner table with a delightful blend of tender chicken and savory stuffing that feels like a warm hug from grandma. Prepare this crowd-pleasing casserole when you want a satisfying meal that comes together quickly and keeps everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 (6 oz) box chicken stuffing mix
Liquid and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup butter
Seasonings and Herbs:
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and apply a light coating of cooking spray to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup, ½ cup milk, ½ cup sour cream, ½ tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp garlic powder until completely smooth.
- Spread ½ cup of the soup mixture across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange 4 chicken breasts evenly in the dish, creating a single layer.
- Pour the remaining soup mixture directly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Place ¼ cup butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds until completely melted.
- Prepare the 6 oz stuffing mix according to package directions, incorporating the freshly melted butter.
- Distribute the prepared stuffing evenly across the top of the chicken and soup mixture.
- Cover the entire baking dish with aluminum foil to trap moisture.
- Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes, checking that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the foil and return the dish to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until stuffing turns golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven.
- Garnish with ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley just before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked protein.
- For a lower-carb version, replace traditional stuffing mix with cauliflower rice or quinoa and add extra herbs.
- Save time by using rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breasts, which works great for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 466 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg