Creamy Chicken Bake with Golden Stuffing Crunch

 

 

Introduction
tender, juicy chicken breasts bathed in a luxuriously creamy sauce, kissed by savory onion notes, and crowned with a crisp, golden stuffing topping. One dish, three textures, endless comfort. This is weeknight dinner magic that your whole family will request again and again. Ready to transform a simple pantry lineup into a scene-stealing casserole? Let’s go.

🧾 Ingredients

Main ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of Chicken Soup ( condensed)
1 packet Onion Soup Mix (dry)
1 box Stove Top Stuffing (prepared as package directs)
Optional: 2–3 tablespoons milk or water (to loosen the soup if desired)
Seasoning & finishing touch

Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish) 🥬
Optional: a few dashes of paprika or garlic powder for extra warmth 🌶️

🧭 Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer.

Place the chicken breasts in the dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, whisk together the Cream of Chicken Soup and the Onion Soup Mix until well combined. If the mixture seems too thick, stir in a splash of milk or water until smooth. Pour this creamy mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.

Prepare the Stove Top Stuffing as directed on the box, but keep it a bit looser than usual so it crisps nicely later. Once ready, spoon the prepared stuffing over the chicken and the creamy sauce, spreading evenly.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 60 minutes. If your chicken breasts are particularly thin, start checking a little earlier (around 45–50 minutes).
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 12–18 minutes, or until the stuffing on top is lightly crisp and golden. If you like more browning, you can place it under the broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully.

Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives for a fresh finish. Enjoy the comforting aroma and the delightful contrast of creamy sauce with a crispy topping. 😋

🧩 Equipment
Baking dish or casserole dish
Mixing bowl and whisk
Foil, for covering
Oven or toaster oven

📋 Notes & Variations

For extra richness, stir a tablespoon of sour cream or a splash of cream into the sauce before pouring.

If you prefer a lighter version, use low-sodium soup and stuffing, or swap in a whole-grain stuffing mix.
To add a lemony brightness, finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon over the plated dish. 🍋

This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables, a bright green salad, or crusty bread to mop up the sauce.