Creamy Chicken Stuffing Bake
Creamy Chicken Stuffing Bake is a comforting casserole featuring tender chicken breasts topped with a rich cream of chicken soup and sour cream sauce, savory stuffing, and melted cheddar cheese. Baked until the chicken is juicy and the stuffing is golden, this easy family dinner is finished with fresh parsley for a delicious homemade meal.
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 box Stuffing mix
- 1 cup Chicken broth For hydrating the stuffing mix
- 2 tablespoons Butter Melted and drizzled over the stuffing
- 1 can Cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese The instructions describe adding this if using
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
- Butter or non-stick cooking spray For greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- In a medium bowl, combine the stuffing mix with 1 cup chicken broth. Stir and let sit for a few minutes to absorb the liquid, ensuring a moist and flavorful topping.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth. This will be the rich base that coats the chicken.
- Place chicken breasts evenly in the baking dish. Spread the creamy mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Spoon the hydrated stuffing evenly on top.
- Drizzle melted butter over the stuffing. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese (if using), and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and the top is golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
Notes
Use a 9×13-inch baking dish and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Allow the stuffing mix to absorb the chicken broth for a few minutes before assembling the casserole. Cover with foil for the first 30 minutes, then uncover, add the shredded cheddar if using, and bake for another 10–15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Rest for 5 minutes before serving. The ingredient list specifies 1 cup of chicken broth, which is also used to hydrate the stuffing; no additional broth is listed for the sauce. The source lists cheddar cheese as an ingredient and also describes it as optional in the instructions. Nutrition values are estimates.