Description
This Easy Chicken Stuffing Bake is a comforting and simple one-dish meal featuring tender chicken breasts baked with creamy soup, sour cream, and a savory stuffing topping. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it requires minimal prep and delivers a hearty, flavorful dish that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix (like Stove Top)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup chicken broth (for moistening stuffing)
- 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). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare stuffing: In a medium bowl, combine the stuffing mix with the chicken broth and stir thoroughly until the stuffing is moistened. Set this aside to absorb the liquid while you prepare the chicken.
- Season chicken breasts: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides. Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Mix sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the bake: Pour the creamy soup mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the dish, covering them completely.
- Add stuffing topping: Spread the moistened stuffing mixture evenly over the top of the chicken and sauce layer to form a crust-like topping.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (reaching an internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C) and the stuffing topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish the finished bake with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting chicken stuffing bake.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For extra crispy topping, you can broil the dish for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier and slightly healthier variation.
- Add diced celery or onions to the stuffing mix for added texture and flavor.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking; just increase baking time by 5-10 minutes if baking from cold.
