Description
Comfort meets elegance in this Swiss chicken casserole, a hearty dish blending creamy textures with savory Swiss cheese and tender chicken. Simple ingredients create a memorable meal that will satisfy your dinner cravings and warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese:
- 6 slices of Swiss cheese
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping:
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared dish, seasoning thoroughly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Create a delicate layer of Swiss cheese slices directly over each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage.
- Whisk cream of chicken soup with milk until smooth, then gently cascade the mixture over the cheese-topped chicken.
- Distribute stuffing mix evenly across the surface, creating a crisp and textured topping.
- Drizzle melted butter generously over the stuffing to promote golden browning and rich flavor.
- Shield the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes to initiate cooking process.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until chicken reaches optimal internal temperature and stuffing develops a crisp, golden-brown crust.
- Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and juices redistribute.
- Plate and serve warm, presenting a comforting and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs to boost flavor and prevent drying out during baking.
- Create a gluten-free version by using almond flour-based stuffing mix and checking cream of chicken soup ingredients.
- Elevate protein content by adding a sprinkle of sliced almonds or chopped pecans on top before baking for extra crunch.
- Enhance moisture by using low-sodium chicken broth instead of milk for a richer, more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg