Description
This Chicken Stuffing Bake is a comforting, easy-to-make casserole featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with a creamy soup mixture and a flavorful stuffing layer. Baked to perfection, it delivers a golden, buttery crust and tender chicken, making it a perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 large chicken breasts (about 2.5 to 3 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Stuffing Mixture
- 6 ounces stove top stuffing mix
- 1½ cups low sodium chicken broth
Creamy Topping
- 10 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
Other
- 4 tablespoons butter, cubed
- Butter or non-stick spray for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking, ensuring it reaches the proper temperature for even cooking.
- Prepare the baking dish: Generously grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent the chicken and stuffing from sticking during the bake.
- Season the chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly in the greased baking dish and season them with garlic powder, dried minced onions, and ground black pepper to build a flavorful foundation.
- Make the stuffing mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the stove top stuffing mix with the low sodium chicken broth. Use a fork to gently fluff and mix until well combined, then set aside.
- Mix creamy topping: In a small separate bowl, stir together the condensed cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth and creamy, creating a rich layer for the casserole.
- Layer the bake: Spread the creamy soup and sour cream mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken breasts in the casserole dish for a luscious base beneath the stuffing.
- Add the stuffing: Spoon the prepared stuffing mixture on top of the soup layer and around the chicken breasts, distributing it evenly for balanced flavor and texture.
- Top with butter: Scatter the cubed butter evenly over the stuffing layer to add richness and encourage a golden, crispy topping during baking.
- 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, ensuring it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken is cooked through to avoid undercooking.
- For a lower fat version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt and use reduced butter.
- You can add vegetables like chopped celery or mushrooms to the stuffing mixture for extra nutrition and flavor.
- If you prefer a crispier topping, broil the bake for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add extra baking time if baking cold.
