Description
Chicken Stuffing Bake is a comforting and easy casserole that layers tender chicken with savory stuffing, all baked in a creamy, flavorful sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this hearty dish combines pantry staples for a satisfying meal the whole family will love. Keywords: Chicken Stuffing Bake, easy chicken casserole, comfort food.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the stuffing mix with chicken broth and melted butter, then set aside to absorb the liquid.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth. Spread this mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Top the chicken and sauce with the prepared stuffing mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the stuffing is golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like green beans or peas to the dish for extra nutrition.
- If using thick chicken breasts, consider cutting them in half or pounding them thinner to ensure even cooking.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat sour cream and reduced-sodium stuffing mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg