Description
Creamy, cheesy Mexican chicken casserole from the Pioneer Woman brings southwestern comfort to dinner tables. Layers of tender chicken, zesty spices, and melted cheese create a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Base and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 box stuffing mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F and prepare a baking vessel with a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange chicken pieces in the prepared dish, sprinkling with seasoning to enhance the foundational flavor profile.
- Create a savory stuffing mixture by combining dry stuffing granules with melted butter and rich chicken broth, ensuring a thorough and even blend.
- Generously spread a creamy layer of condensed chicken soup and tangy sour cream directly over the seasoned chicken, creating a luscious base.
- Carefully distribute the prepared stuffing mixture across the top of the creamy layer, ensuring an even and complete coverage.
- Transfer the assembled casserole to the preheated oven and allow it to bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and confirming the chicken is thoroughly cooked by checking its internal temperature.
- Once removed from the oven, permit the casserole to rest and settle for a brief interval, allowing the ingredients to meld and making serving easier and more stable.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation and extra flavor.
- Add diced green chiles or jalapeños to the stuffing mix for a zesty Mexican-inspired kick.
- Use gluten-free stuffing mix and cream of chicken soup to make the dish celiac-friendly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking for a melty, golden crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg