Description
Chicken Stuffing Bake brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table, combining tender chicken, savory stuffing, and creamy sauce in one delicious casserole that makes your family smile with every warm bite.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
Stuffing and Cheese:
- 1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray. This ensures your chicken won’t stick during baking.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth over the 6 oz stuffing mix in a bowl. Allow the mixture to absorb liquid for 3-4 minutes, creating a fluffy base.
- Whisk together 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup, ½ cup sour cream, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
- Arrange 4 chicken breasts across the prepared baking dish. Pour the creamy sauce evenly over each piece, covering completely.
- Spread the moistened stuffing across the chicken, ensuring total coverage. Drizzle 2 tablespoons melted butter over the top for extra richness.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Your kitchen will start smelling delicious.
- Remove foil and sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese if desired. Return to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Confirm chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature. Let the dish rest 5 minutes before serving to help flavors settle.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a bright, herbal finish to your comforting meal.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Swap regular stuffing mix with gluten-free version for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Add chopped vegetables like carrots or celery to the stuffing for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it’s perfectly cooked without drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg