Description
A comforting and easy-to-make chicken stuffing bake combining tender chicken breasts with creamy soup and moist stuffing, baked to golden perfection in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Stuffing
- 1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix (like Stove Top)
- 1 cup chicken broth (for moistening stuffing)
Sauce Mixture
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Stuffing: In a medium bowl, combine the stuffing mix with 1 cup of chicken broth and stir until the stuffing is well moistened. Set this mixture aside to absorb the broth.
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then arrange them in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, blend together the condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bake: Pour the creamy sauce mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Add the Stuffing: Spread the moistened stuffing mixture evenly over the sauce layer, covering the chicken completely.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to ensure thorough cooking and moisture retention.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the stuffing on top is golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for a fresh touch, then serve the bake warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of stuffing mix you prefer; herb or chicken-flavored blends work well.
- For extra crispiness on top, broil the dish for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use a gluten-free stuffing mix and gluten-free chicken broth.
