Description
Hearty chicken & stuffing bake delivers classic comfort from American home kitchens. Savory layers of tender chicken, herbed stuffing, and creamy sauce create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Stuffing and Base:
- 1 box stuffing mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Combine stuffing mix with chicken broth in a mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture becomes uniformly moist and slightly sticky.
- Create a creamy sauce by whisking together cream of chicken soup, milk, and ground black pepper until smooth and well-blended.
- Carefully spread the soup mixture over the chicken breasts, covering them completely with an even layer.
- Distribute the prepared stuffing mixture on top of the cream sauce, ensuring full coverage of the chicken.
- Drizzle melted butter across the stuffing surface to enhance flavor and promote golden browning.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and cook for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F and stuffing develops a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a better surface for the creamy soup layer to adhere.
- Substitute low-sodium chicken broth and cream of chicken soup for a heart-healthy version that reduces overall salt intake.
- Experiment with homemade stuffing using day-old bread, herbs, and seasonings for a more personalized flavor profile that elevates the classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg