Description
Hearty chicken stuffing bake brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Savory layers of tender chicken, herbed stuffing, and creamy sauce promise a satisfying meal that will delight hungry families and make weeknight dinners special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
Stuffing and Soup Base:
- 1 box stuffing mix (prepared)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
Seasoning and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) sour cream
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared dish, generously seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Create a creamy sauce by whisking together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently pour the sauce mixture over the seasoned chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Distribute the prepared stuffing mix uniformly across the top of the sauced chicken, creating a complete layer.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook thoroughly.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become bubbly.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve immediately while hot, offering a comforting and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Swap cream of chicken soup for a homemade version to reduce sodium and control ingredients for a healthier alternative.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the stuffing for an extra layer of flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free stuffing mix and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Consider using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to lower fat content while maintaining creamy texture and tangy taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg