Description

This Creamy Chicken Stuffing Bake is a comforting and easy one-dish meal featuring tender chicken breasts baked under a creamy layer of chicken soup and onion soup mix, topped with crispy, buttery Stove Top stuffing. Perfect for a family dinner, this casserole combines simple pantry ingredients resulting in a flavorful and satisfying dish with minimal prep time.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

4 boneless chicken breasts

Sauce

1 can (10.5 oz / 296 g) cream of chicken soup
2–4 tbsp milk (optional, to loosen cream of chicken soup)
1 packet onion soup mix (about 1 oz / 28 g)

Stuffing

1 box Stove Top stuffing mix — prepared according to package directions (use the whole box)
2–3 tbsp melted butter (optional, to mix into prepared stuffing for crispier texture)

Instructions

Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
Arrange chicken: Place the 4 boneless chicken breasts in a single layer evenly spaced in the prepared baking dish.
Prepare sauce layer: Spread the cream of chicken soup evenly over each chicken breast. If a thinner sauce is preferred, whisk in 2 to 4 tablespoons of milk into the soup before spreading it over the chicken.
Add onion soup mix: Sprinkle the packet of onion soup mix evenly on top of the cream of chicken soup layer covering the chicken breasts.
Prepare stuffing: Prepare the Stove Top stuffing according to the package instructions. Once prepared, stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of melted butter into the stuffing to enhance browning and crispiness.
Top with stuffing: Spoon the prepared and buttered stuffing evenly over the chicken and sauce layer, pressing gently to cover the entire surface.
Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 50–60 minutes if the chicken breasts are thick, or 30–40 minutes if they are thin or cutlets. Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Uncover and brown: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes to brown the stuffing. Alternatively, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end to crisp the stuffing further, monitoring closely to prevent burning.
Rest and serve: Let the bake rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven to allow juices to settle for moist, flavorful chicken. Serve warm.

Notes

For a crispier topping, stir melted butter into the prepared stuffing before spreading it over the chicken.
If the stuffing is soggy after baking, try removing the foil earlier during baking or broiling briefly to crisp it up.
Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 325°F covered, or microwave. Refresh the crispiness of the stuffing by broiling shortly before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Creamy chicken bake, stuffing casserole, easy chicken recipe, family dinner, baked chicken, comfort food