Swiss Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
Recipe shared by Kea Mohale from South Africa.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or about 3 pounds chicken tenders)
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 package (6 ounces) dry stuffing mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Season lightly with black pepper.
- Place one slice of Swiss cheese over each piece of chicken.
- Scatter the sliced mushrooms over the cheese.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the dry stuffing mix evenly across the top.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the stuffing.
- Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, or until the stuffing is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Kid Chef Jobs
- Measure the broth and stuffing mix.
- Arrange the cheese slices over the chicken.
- Scatter the mushrooms across the casserole.
- Whisk together the soup and broth.
- Sprinkle the stuffing evenly over the top.
Adult Helper
An adult should trim the chicken if needed, safely handle the raw poultry, melt the butter, place the casserole in and out of the oven, and verify that the chicken reaches 165°F before serving.
Make It Even Creamier
Serve this casserole over cooked rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered egg noodles to soak up the delicious creamy sauce. Leftover sauce also tastes great spooned over steamed vegetables.
Easy Variations
- Replace Swiss cheese with provolone, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or mild cheddar.
- Use cooked chicken and reduce the baking time to about 30 minutes.
- Add broccoli, peas, spinach, or green beans under the stuffing layer.
- Replace cream of chicken soup with homemade cream of chicken soup.
- Season with thyme, parsley, garlic powder, or poultry seasoning.
- Use leftover turkey instead of chicken after Thanksgiving.
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