Chicken and Stuffing Bake

Name: Chicken and Stuffing Bake with Creamy French Onion Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup; 1 cup sour cream; 1 packet (1 oz) dry French onion soup mix; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 box (6 oz) boxed stuffing mix; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 4 tbsp butter, sliced into pats; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Chicken and Stuffing Bake is a one-dish casserole that layers tender chicken breasts in a creamy French onion sauce topped with buttery, savory stuffing. This simple weeknight meal keeps chicken moist while delivering rich, comforting flavors in under an hour.

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Total

1h 10m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

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Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 packet (1 oz) dry French onion soup mix
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 box (6 oz) boxed stuffing mix
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 tbsp butter, sliced into pats
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of a casserole dish.
3
In a medium bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and dry French onion soup mix until well combined.
4
Spread the soup mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the dish.
5
Season with freshly ground black pepper.
6
In a separate bowl, combine the boxed stuffing mix with the chicken broth and stir until the stuffing is just moist.
7
Sprinkle the moistened stuffing evenly over the chicken and sauce layer.
8
Top the stuffing with slices of butter.
9
Bake for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden brown.
10
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving, if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Mix the sour cream and cream of chicken soup until smooth before adding the French onion mix to avoid lumps.
Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in the baking dish and pour sauce evenly over them so they cook uniformly and stay moist.
Prepare the stuffing topping while the casserole bakes for the first 20 minutes, then scatter it over the hot sauce to ensure even cooking and browning.
Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer (165°F internal temp) rather than relying on appearance, since the creamy sauce masks visual cues.

Substitutions

Cream of chicken soup → cream of mushroom soup (earthier flavor, still creamy)
Sour cream → Greek yogurt or heavy cream (lighter texture or richer alternative)
Boxed stuffing mix → homemade or artisanal bread stuffing (longer prep, more control)
Chicken broth → vegetable broth or white wine (vegetarian or deeper umami flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat covered at 350°F for 15–20 minutes until warmed through; add a splash of broth to restore moisture.

Common Questions

Can I use bone-in chicken breasts instead of boneless?

Yes, but increase baking time by 10–15 minutes and check internal temperature reaches 165°F. Bone-in pieces will stay even more moist.

How do I prevent the stuffing topping from drying out?

Toss the stuffing mix with melted butter and broth just before adding it to the casserole, then cover loosely with foil for the first 25 minutes of baking.