Description
Indulge in a comforting chicken and stuffing casserole, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. This dish combines tender chicken with savory stuffing, creating a warm and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (12 oz) box stuffing mix
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream or cream of chicken soup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced onions and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked veggies with stuffing mix and pour in chicken broth. Stir until evenly moistened.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish; place golden-brown chicken breasts on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow resting before serving.
Notes
- Customize your casserole by adding different vegetables like green beans or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Use day-old bread for the stuffing mix to enhance flavor absorption.
- For gluten-free options, substitute stuffing with quinoa or rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg