Description
This Chicken Stuffing Bake is a comforting, all-in-one dinner that features tender chicken breasts topped with a savory stuffing mix, creamy soup, and sour cream layer, all baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy, flavorful casserole perfect for weeknight meals or casual family dinners.
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
- 4 tablespoons butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the baking dish: Generously grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Season the chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly in the baking dish. Sprinkle garlic powder, dried minced onions, and ground black pepper evenly over the chicken for flavor.
- Make the stuffing mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the Stove Top stuffing mix with the low sodium chicken broth. Use a fork to fluff and gently combine the mixture, then set it aside.
- Mix creamy topping: In a separate small bowl, blend the condensed cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the bake: Spread the creamy soup and sour cream mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken breasts in the casserole dish.
- Add the stuffing: Spoon the prepared stuffing mixture on top of the creamy soup layer and around the chicken breasts, distributing it evenly.
- Top with butter: Scatter the cubed butter evenly over the stuffing to add richness and help create a golden crust 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 and the stuffing is golden on top.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- You can substitute regular chicken broth if low sodium is not available, but adjust salt accordingly.
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or parsley to the stuffing mix.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- If you prefer a crispier topping, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
