Description
This Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake combines tender boneless chicken breasts with rich Swiss cheese, a creamy chicken soup and chardonnay sauce, and a crispy herbed stuffing topping. Baked to perfection, this comforting casserole is an easy dinner option that delivers warm, cheesy flavor with a delightful crunchy crust.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Cheese
- 6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices good quality Swiss cheese
Sauce
- 1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chardonnay
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups boxed herbed stuffing mix (croutons or seasoned breadcrumbs can be used as alternatives)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the chicken dish.
- Prepare the chicken: Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and evenly arrange the chicken breasts in the dish. Place one slice of Swiss cheese on top of each chicken breast.
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and chardonnay until the mixture is smooth and completely combined.
- Assemble the dish: Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the cheese-topped chicken breasts. Then sprinkle the dry herbed stuffing mix evenly on top to create a flavorful crust.
- Bake the chicken: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes or until the stuffing is golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked through. Check the chicken for doneness before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Spoon any extra wine and stuffing sauce that has collected in the baking dish over the chicken servings. Serve warm and savor the creamy, cheesy, and crunchy flavors of this Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake.
Notes
- Use good quality Swiss cheese for best flavor and melting.
- Chardonnay adds a subtle depth to the creamy sauce but can be substituted with white grape juice or chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through by checking that juices run clear or using a meat thermometer (165°F internal temperature).
- To make this dish gluten free, use gluten free stuffing mix or crushed gluten free crackers instead of traditional stuffing.
- This recipe can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add an extra few minutes to the cooking time if baking from cold.
