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Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Stuffing Bake

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A cozy, creamy, and cheesy chicken bake topped with crispy stuffing, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or comforting family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 ounces classic herb-flavored stuffing mix
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Pat dry chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Slice into bite-sized pieces or leave whole.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese (about 3/4 cup). Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Spread chicken evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour creamy sauce over chicken, coating all pieces.
  5. In a small bowl, combine stuffing mix with softened butter until crumbly but moist. Sprinkle evenly over the sauced chicken.
  6. Top stuffing layer with remaining shredded cheddar cheese (about 3/4 cup).
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and stuffing topping is golden and crisp. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to thicken sauce.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear chicken pieces before baking. Use gluten-free stuffing for a gluten-free version. Let the dish rest after baking to thicken the sauce. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Broil 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crispy topping.

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Keywords: creamy chicken bake, cheesy chicken casserole, stuffing bake, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight meal

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