Creamy Chicken and Savory Stuffing Bake
This Creamy Chicken and Savory Stuffing Bake is a delightful one-dish wonder that will have your family coming back for seconds! With tender, juicy chicken breasts nestled in a luscious creamy sauce and topped with perfectly seasoned stuffing, this dish is a crowd-pleaser, especially among kids. It requires minimal prep time, making it the ideal meal for busy weeknights. Just pop it in the oven and relax while it bakes to golden perfection. Serve it alongside your favorite veggies for a wholesome dinner that feels just like home-cooked comfort food, even on the busiest of days. Although I have a preference for Campbell's Cream of Chicken Dijon soup, any cream of chicken soup will work beautifully!
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
chicken flavor stuffing mix
6 ounces (dry)
boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 (washed and dried)
condensed cream of chicken soup
10.75 ounces (canned)
sour cream
1/3 cup (none)
milk
1/8 cup (none)
poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon (ground)
paprika
1/8 teaspoon (ground)
garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon (ground)
salt
to taste (none)
pepper
to taste (none)
water
1.67 cups (none)
butter
2 tablespoons (cut into small pieces)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the contents of the stuffing mix pouch with 1 and 2/3 cups of water. Stir well and set aside to allow the stuffing to absorb the water.
3
Rinse and pat dry the boneless skinless chicken breasts, then place them in a greased 2-quart casserole dish or a 13x9 inch baking dish.
4
In a small bowl, combine the poultry seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning mix evenly over the chicken breasts.
5
In another bowl, mix together the condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth. Pour this creamy mixture evenly over the seasoned chicken.
6
Next, spoon the prepared stuffing mixture on top of the chicken and creamy sauce, spreading it evenly.
7
Dot the top of the stuffing with small pieces of butter for added richness and flavor.
8
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
9
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious Creamy Chicken and Savory Stuffing Bake!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creamy Chicken and Savory Stuffing Bake?
It is a one-dish comfort food meal consisting of seasoned chicken breasts topped with a creamy soup sauce and a layer of savory stuffing.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit or 190 degrees Celsius.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe is designed to serve 4 people.
What kind of chicken is used in this bake?
The recipe calls for 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts.
What type of stuffing mix is required?
You should use a 6-ounce pouch of chicken flavor stuffing mix.
How much water do I need for the stuffing?
You will need 1 and 2/3 cups (or approximately 1.67 cups) of water.
What kind of cream of chicken soup works best?
The author prefers Campbell's Cream of Chicken Dijon soup, but any standard condensed cream of chicken soup will work.
What size baking dish should I use?
A 2-quart casserole dish or a 13x9 inch baking dish is recommended.
Should the baking dish be greased?
Yes, you should place the chicken in a greased casserole or baking dish.
How do I season the chicken?
Mix poultry seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then sprinkle it evenly over the chicken.
What is in the creamy sauce mixture?
The sauce is made by mixing condensed cream of chicken soup, 1/3 cup of sour cream, and 1/8 cup of milk.
How long is the total baking time?
The total baking time is 45 minutes: 30 minutes covered and 15 minutes uncovered.
Why do I cover the dish with foil for the first 30 minutes?
Covering with foil helps the chicken cook through without the stuffing topping becoming too dark or dry too quickly.
When should I remove the foil?
Remove the foil after the initial 30 minutes of baking.
How do I know the chicken is done?
The chicken is done when it is cooked through and the juices run clear.
Is this a good recipe for busy weeknights?
Yes, it requires minimal prep time and is considered an ideal meal for busy schedules.
What should I serve as a side dish?
The recipe suggests serving it alongside your favorite vegetables for a wholesome dinner.
How much butter is used in the recipe?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of butter, cut into small pieces and dotted over the stuffing.
Can I use dry stuffing directly on the chicken?
No, you must first mix the stuffing with water and let it absorb before spooning it onto the chicken.
What amount of poultry seasoning is needed?
You need 1/8 teaspoon of ground poultry seasoning.
How much garlic powder is used?
The recipe calls for 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder.
How much paprika is included?
The recipe uses 1/8 teaspoon of ground paprika.
Does this recipe contain sour cream?
Yes, it uses 1/3 cup of sour cream in the sauce mixture.
Is this recipe kid-friendly?
Yes, it is described as a crowd-pleaser that is especially popular among children.
Should the chicken be washed before cooking?
The instructions suggest rinsing and patting the chicken breasts dry before placement.
How much milk is required?
You will need 1/8 cup of milk for the creamy mixture.
Do I need to let the dish rest after baking?
Yes, allow the bake to cool slightly before serving.
What is the order of layering in the dish?
First place the chicken, then the seasoning, followed by the creamy sauce, and finally the prepared stuffing and butter.
What is the main advantage of this recipe?
It is a 'one-dish wonder' that provides home-cooked comfort with very little preparation effort.
How many total ingredients are used?
There are 12 ingredients used in this recipe, including seasonings and water.