Description
This Chicken Stuffing Bake recipe is a comforting, all-in-one casserole featuring tender baked chicken breasts topped with flavorful stuffing, creamy chicken soup, and buttery richness. Perfect for an easy family meal, it combines the savory tastes of seasoned chicken with the classic homestyle texture of stove top stuffing, baked to golden perfection.
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
Topping
- 4 tablespoons butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) 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 4 large chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle them with dried minced onions, garlic powder, and ground black pepper to evenly season the meat and enhance its 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 to absorb the broth.
- Mix creamy topping: In a separate small bowl, stir the condensed cream of chicken soup together with the sour cream until smooth and fully blended, creating a creamy sauce layer.
- Layer the bake: Evenly spread the creamy soup and sour cream mixture over the seasoned chicken breasts in the casserole dish, ensuring full coverage.
- Add the stuffing: Spoon the prepared stuffing mixture on top of the creamy layer and around the chicken breasts, distributing it evenly across the dish.
- Top with butter: Scatter the cubed butter pieces over the stuffing layer to add richness and help create a golden, crispy crust during baking.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. The dish is done when the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) as measured with a meat thermometer.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken’s internal temperature for food safety and perfect doneness.
- This recipe can be prepared ahead by assembling and refrigerating before baking; add extra baking time if cold from the fridge.
- Low sodium chicken broth helps control the salt level, but you can adjust seasoning to taste after baking.
- For a crispier top, broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes after baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.
