Description
Chicken and Stuffing is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and nostalgia to every table. Imagine tender chicken enveloped in fluffy stuffing, baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, promising an explosion of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Let the savory aroma fill your home as you create this classic comfort food that warms both the heart and belly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté onions and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix with sautéed vegetables and gradually add chicken broth until moistened.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish; season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon stuffing mixture over chicken, pressing down slightly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg