Description
This classic Chicken and Stuffing Bake is the hero of busy weeknights. It’s a nostalgic and beloved casserole that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts, a savory cream sauce, and a perfectly golden, crunchy stuffing topping. Using just four simple pantry staples, you can assemble a hearty and satisfying dinner that practically cooks itself.
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (about 1.5 - 2 lbs total)
- can ( oz) Cream of Chicken Soup
- package ( oz) Dry Onion Soup Mix
- box ( oz) Boxed Stuffing Mix (like Stovetop), prepared according to package directions
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to (). Generously grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Assemble the Base: Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the dish. Spread the cream of chicken soup evenly over the top, then sprinkle the dry onion soup mix over the soup layer.
- Layer the Stuffing: Gently spoon the prepared stuffing over the chicken, creating an even top layer.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour.
- Bake Uncovered: Carefully remove the foil from the dish. Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes to crisp the top.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the chicken to reabsorb its juices.
Notes
- Covering is Crucial: Covering the dish with foil for the first hour is a key step. The foil traps steam inside, which gently cooks the chicken all the way through, keeping it incredibly juicy and tender.
- Crispy Topping: The final, uncovered bake is where the magic happens! The direct heat transforms the moist stuffing into a beautifully golden-brown and delightfully crunchy crust.
- Rest is Best: Even a simple chicken breast benefits from a short 5-minute rest. This brief pause guarantees the most tender and flavorful result possible.
- Even Coverage: Spreading the cream of chicken soup evenly from edge to edge ensures that every single bite of chicken is moist and protected from the oven’s dry heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 chicken breast + topping)
- Calories: 480kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
