Description
Hearty chicken & stuffing bake brings comfort from Midwestern kitchens to dinner tables nationwide. Savory layers of tender chicken, herbed stuffing, and creamy sauce create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Stuffing and Soup:
- 1 box stuffing mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Seasonings and Fats:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared dish, evenly sprinkling garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper across the surface.
- Prepare stuffing mix using chicken broth instead of water, following package instructions to achieve a moist and flavorful base.
- Gently spread the prepared stuffing mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken breasts, creating a uniform layer.
- Whisk cream of chicken soup with melted butter until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the soup and butter mixture carefully over the stuffing, ensuring complete coverage.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes to allow chicken to cook through.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top turns golden brown and chicken reaches safe internal temperature.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting a delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken and savory stuffing.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning by using fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for deeper flavor profiles.
- Swap chicken breasts with boneless thighs for more tender and juicy meat that remains moist during baking.
- Create a gluten-free version by using alternative stuffing made from quinoa or gluten-free bread crumbs.
- Reduce sodium content by selecting low-sodium chicken broth and cream of chicken soup for health-conscious individuals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg