This easy chicken and stuffing bake is full of tender chicken in a creamy gravy and topped with your favorite stuffing! It's done in just 30 minutes so it's a great recipe for those busy weeknights!
Course Main Dish - Chicken, Main Dish (Quick and Easy)
1 ½ poundsboneless skinless chicken breastor thighs
6ounceschicken stuffing mixI used Stovetop stuffing
1 ¾cupwaterboiling
10 ¾ouncescream of mushroom soupdon't dilute
⅓cupsour cream
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Cut the chicken breast into bite sized pieces and add to baking dish.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper or seasoned salt. Set aside.
Add the stuffing mix to a large bowl and mix in the hot water until evenly moistened. Set aside.
Add the cream of mushroom soup and the sour cream to a medium sized bowl.
Blend until smooth.
Spread the sour cream mixture over the chicken.
Top with stuffing mixture.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken registers 160°F on an instant read thermometer.
Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage:Store leftover casserole in the fridge for up to three days tightly covered with foil or plastic wrap - you can also store in an airtight container.This casserole can be stored in the freezer in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.Expert Tip:
Try to dice your chicken breasts to the same size so that they cook evenly and do not overcook in this casserole recipe.
Change up the stuffing mix you use for a different flavor. I used chicken stuffing, but cornbread stuffing or any other savory stuffing would work well in this recipe also.
Make this quick and easy with cooked leftover chicken breast or rotisserie chicken. You'll only need to bake for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
For a creamier casserole, try using 2 cans of condensed cream of mushroom soup instead of just one can.
Spray your casserole pan with cooking spray before adding your ingredients for easy clean-up.
Add canned green beans to the diced chicken to make this dish an all-in-one recipe.
Be sure to use hot water for your stuffing. Cold water will not allow all your stuffing to soften properly.