Description
This Chicken Stuffing Bake recipe combines tender, seasoned chicken breasts with a creamy topping and flavorful stove top stuffing, baked to perfection for a comforting and satisfying meal. Perfect for a family dinner, this casserole blends savory ingredients with a rich, creamy texture and a delicious buttery finish.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 large chicken breasts (about 2.5 to 3 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Stuffing Mix
- 6 ounces stove top stuffing mix
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
Creamy Topping
- 10 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Other
- 4 tablespoons butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish. Season them on top with garlic powder, dried minced onions, and ground black pepper to infuse flavor.
- Prepare stuffing: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the dry stuffing mix with the low sodium chicken broth. Fluff it with a fork until the liquid is absorbed and the mixture is light and airy. Set aside.
- Make creamy layer: In a small bowl, mix together the condensed cream of chicken soup and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Spread this evenly over the seasoned chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Assemble casserole: Spoon the prepared stuffing mixture evenly on top of the creamy soup layer and around the chicken in the dish. Distribute the cubed butter over the stuffing to add richness and help with browning.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) and is fully cooked.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked but remains juicy.
- For a lower fat version, you could use reduced-fat sour cream and low-fat cream of chicken soup.
- Feel free to add veggies like chopped celery or mushrooms to the stuffing for added flavor and nutrition.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the flavors to meld and for easier serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of casserole)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
