Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
Create a mouthwatering chicken and stuffing casserole with this recipe. Swiss cheese, stuffing, and tender chicken make it a winning dish.
This simple chicken and stuffing casserole has long been a family favorite. Chicken breasts are topped with Swiss cheese and an a creamy stuffing mixture and baked to perfection. The stuffing is a combination of store-bought seasoned stuffing crumbs, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup. It’s an easy, satisfying chicken casserole you can throw together in minutes.
What You’ll Like About This Dish
Quick to assemble. Just layer and bake—no need to precook anything.
Classic comfort flavor. Tender chicken, creamy sauce, savory stuffing—what’s not to love?
Family favorite. Kids and adults alike go back for seconds of this old-school casserole.
Customizable and freezer-friendly. Use different cheeses, add vegetables, or freeze for later.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: Use boneless, skinless halves for quick layering and even baking.
- Swiss cheese: Melts beautifully and adds a tangy contrast to the rich sauce.
- Cream of chicken soup: Forms the creamy base of the sauce—any brand will work.
- Sour cream: Adds tang and helps balance the saltiness of the soup and stuffing.
- Milk: Loosens the soup mixture for a pourable consistency.
- Stuffing crumbs: Choose seasoned herb stuffing for the best flavor.
- Butter: Melted and drizzled over the stuffing to create a crispy topping.
- Parsley: Adds a fresh pop of color and flavor as garnish.
Steps to Make Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
- Prepare the oven and baking dish.
- Layer the chicken breasts in the baking dish and top each one with a slice of Swiss cheese.
- Whisk together the soup, sour cream, and milk. Pour the mixture over the chicken and cheese.
- Sprinkle stuffing crumbs evenly over the top and drizzle with melted butter.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake another 20 to 30 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Tips
- For thinner chicken pieces, lightly pound the breasts for even baking.
- Use part cheddar or mozzarella for a different cheese twist.
- If using unseasoned breadcrumbs, add herbs and seasoning to taste.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving for easier slicing and a thicker sauce.
Recipe Variations
- Add vegetables. Mix in a cup of thawed frozen peas or cooked broccoli before baking.
- Change the cheese. Try provolone, mozzarella, or a shredded blend.
- Make it ham-friendly. Add thin slices of cooked ham on top of the chicken before layering with cheese.
- Use cooked turkey. A great way to use up holiday leftovers—reduce the bake time slightly.
- Top with breadcrumbs. If you’re out of stuffing, use seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with butter.
What to Serve With a Chicken Casserole
- For side vegetables, choose your family’s favorites. Green beans, peas, asparagus, spinach and carrots are all excellent choices.
- Though the stuffing is filling, you could add another starch, like potatoes or rice. Mashed potatoes would round the meal out nicely along with a green vegetable or salad.
- Cranberry sauce can add a bright and tangy element to the dish.
- Serve it with a tossed salad with vinaigrette or your favorite homemade coleslaw.
Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breasts, boneless , about 2 1/2 pounds
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 can cream of chicken soup, 10 3/4-ounce
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups stuffing, crumbs, herb-seasoned
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Place chicken breasts in buttered 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan.
- Top each chicken breast with a slice of Swiss cheese.
- In a bowl, combine the soup, milk, and sour cream. Pour over chicken and cheese. Top with herb stuffing and then drizzle with the melted butter.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
