Does this time of year have you daydreaming about Thanksgiving? If so, I am confident that this week’s recipe will help you curb your cravings!
My Instagram poll from a few weeks ago also showed that an astounding number of you wanted a recipe for a “casserole” or hot dish of sorts. This dump-and-bake dish is the perfect meal for a busy fall evening.
I especially love this week’s Chicken and Stuffing Bake because it is so flexible. You may use any type of cheese and any flavor of boxed stuffing. It can be easily doubled and also freezes incredibly well! It also pairs well with rice, potatoes, pasta, or just a few veggies on the side.
No special skills or tools needed this week, Average Chefs! Let’s get cooking.
Chicken and Stuffing Bake
Serves about 4
Estimated time, start to serve: 1 hour (15 minutes of prep; 45 minutes of baking)
This recipe is inspired by and adapted from Or So She Says’s “Swiss Cheese Chicken.”
Ingredients:
3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (raw)
6 “deli” slices of your favorite cheese: Swiss, pepperjack, and gouda are my favorites
1 can cream of chicken soup
¼ cup milk
½ box of Stove Top stuffing, any variety; I prefer the “cornbread” kind
¼ cup (½ stick) of butter, melted
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray a 9x9” pan (or slightly larger) with cooking spray. If the chicken breasts are large and/or thick, cut your chicken breasts into thinner and smaller pieces so that they’re all about the same size and thickness. Lay chicken in the bottom of the pan; try to keep a little space between each piece.
3. Lay slices of cheese on top of the chicken.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and the ¼ cup of milk until it forms a creamy “sauce.”
5. Evenly spread the sauce mixture over the cheese-topped chicken.
6. Sprinkle the half bag of stuffing on top of everything.
7. Melt the half stick of butter and drizzle it on top of the stuffing.
8. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the chicken breasts have no pink left inside when cut in half.
6. Enjoy! I served our Chicken and Stuffing Bake on top of rice (cooked in chicken broth) and with a side of fresh green beans. This recipe is insanely easy to double and/or turn into a freezer meal!
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