Description
A rich and comforting Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake that combines tender chicken breasts topped with melted Swiss cheese, a creamy wine-infused sauce, and a crunchy herbed stuffing crust. This easy oven-baked dish is perfect for a family dinner, delivering savory flavors and a satisfying texture in just over an hour.
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 (alternatively, croutons or seasoned breadcrumbs can be used)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the chicken bake evenly.
- Prepare the chicken: Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Lay the chicken breasts evenly on the bottom of the dish. Place one slice of Swiss cheese on top of each piece of chicken to add creamy, melted flavor.
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and chardonnay until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a rich, wine-infused sauce.
- Assemble the dish: Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle the dry herbed stuffing mix on top to form a flavorful and crunchy crust.
- Bake the chicken: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Then 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. Verify the chicken’s doneness before serving.
- Serve and enjoy: Spoon any extra wine and stuffing sauce from the baking dish over the chicken. Serve the Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake warm and enjoy its delicious, comforting flavors.
Notes
- For a lighter alternative, use low-fat cream of chicken soup and reduce the cheese slices to 4.
- You can substitute the chardonnay with another dry white wine or chicken broth if preferred.
- Make sure to cover the dish during the initial baking to keep the chicken moist.
- Check chicken for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is fully cooked.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
