Chicken & Stuffing Bake
A cozy and comforting chicken bake featuring tender chicken under a crispy layer of savory stuffing, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 package of stuffing mix (cornbread, herb, or traditional)
- 2 cans of cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for flavor)
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by greasing it with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Assemble the chicken breasts in the dish and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Mix the cream soup and chicken broth in a bowl until smooth.
- Layer the stuffing mix evenly over the chicken.
- Add the creamy mixture over the stuffing, ensuring it is well distributed.
- Bake covered with foil for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a veggie boost, add broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers into the dish. Optionally, cheese can be sprinkled on top before the final bake for a cheesy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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