Description

This Chicken Stuffing Bake is a comforting and hearty casserole perfect for a quick family dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are seasoned and topped with a creamy mixture of cream of chicken soup and sour cream, then covered with a flavorful stove top stuffing and dotted with butter for a golden, crispy crust. Baked to perfection, this easy one-dish meal combines tender chicken with savory stuffing all in one dish.

Ingredients

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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

Topping

4 tablespoons butter, cubed

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
Prepare the baking dish: Generously grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent the chicken and stuffing from sticking during baking.
Season the chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with garlic powder, dried minced onions, and ground black pepper to enhance flavor.
Make the stuffing mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the stove top stuffing mix with the low sodium chicken broth. Gently fluff with a fork until thoroughly combined and set aside.
Mix creamy topping: In a separate small bowl, stir together the condensed cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
Layer the bake: Evenly spread the creamy soup and sour cream mixture over the seasoned chicken breasts in the casserole dish.
Add the stuffing: Spoon the prepared stuffing mixture on top of the creamy layer, spreading it evenly over and around the chicken breasts.
Top with butter: Scatter the cubed butter pieces over the stuffing to add richness and help create a golden crust during baking.
Bake: Place the casserole dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating it is fully cooked and safe to eat.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
Leftover casserole can be refrigerated and reheated for quick meals.
For extra flavor, consider adding chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme to the stuffing mixture.
Adjust seasoning to taste, particularly salt, since some broths and soups contain sodium.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American