Description
Comforting chicken & stuffing bake brings classic home-style goodness to dinner tables with minimal prep and maximum flavor. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a satisfying meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Stuffing and Sauce:
- 1 box (6 ounces/170 grams) stuffing mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Seasoning and Finishing:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared dish, seasoning generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Whisk cream of chicken soup and sour cream in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the soup mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- In another bowl, combine stuffing mix with warm chicken broth and melted butter, stirring until the mixture reaches a moist, uniform consistency.
- Carefully distribute the stuffing mixture across the top of the chicken, creating an even layer.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and transfer to the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the stuffing turns golden brown and crispy.
- Verify chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165F (74C).
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant garnish.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the comforting meal.
Notes
- Customize the stuffing mix by adding dried herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor depth.
- Opt for low-sodium cream of chicken soup and broth to control salt intake for health-conscious eaters.
- Use gluten-free stuffing mix and alternative cream soup to make this dish celiac and gluten-sensitive friendly.
- Swap chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a more tender and juicy protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg