Description
Swiss chicken casserole delivers a comforting blend of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and melted Swiss cheese. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation make this dish a perfect weeknight meal you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz/298 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) milk
- 2 cups (120 g) seasoned stuffing mix
- 1/4 cup (57 g) melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer within the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Carefully cover each chicken breast with Swiss cheese slices, allowing the cheese to slightly overlap the meat.
- Whisk cream of chicken soup and milk together in a mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Gently pour the soup mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Distribute the dry stuffing mix uniformly across the top of the chicken and sauce, creating an even layer of crispy topping.
- Drizzle melted butter over the stuffing mix, helping to promote a golden and crisp surface during baking.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Use low-sodium cream of chicken soup to control salt content and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the stuffing mix for enhanced flavor complexity and aromatic depth.
- Substitute gluten-free stuffing mix and cream of chicken soup for a celiac-friendly version without compromising taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg