Description
Swiss chicken casserole delivers comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen, bringing together tender chicken, creamy sauce, and crispy breadcrumb topping for a satisfying dinner your family will devour.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 6 boneless chicken breasts
- 12 slices Swiss cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Liquids and Seasoning:
- 1 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 8 oz package seasoned stuffing mix
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Whisk together the 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup, 1 cup chicken broth, and 2 minced garlic cloves until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Sprinkle each side of the 6 chicken breasts with ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper for seasoning.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and layer 2 Swiss cheese slices over each piece.
- Pour the soup mixture evenly across the chicken, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and cover every surface.
- Distribute the entire 8 oz package of seasoned stuffing mix across the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Drizzle the ½ cup melted butter over the stuffing layer to help achieve golden crispiness.
- Shield the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes at 350°F.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for 15-20 minutes until the stuffing turns golden and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley on top if desired.
Notes
- Always check your chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safe cooking and prevent any foodborne illness.
- Swap condensed soup for a homemade cream sauce or Greek yogurt if reducing processed ingredients in your diet.
- Gluten-free diets can replace stuffing mix with crushed gluten-free crackers or cornflakes for the same crunchy topping.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can replace parsley for a more complex flavor profile that complements the Swiss cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 487 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg