Description
This Swiss Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, simple to assemble, full of creamy flavor, and topped with a buttery, crisp stuffing layer. Whether you’re using fresh chicken breasts or a store-bought rotisserie, this dish comes together quickly and bakes into a hearty, satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded)
- 6 slices Swiss cheese or 1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk or sour cream (optional, for creamier texture)
- 1 box seasoned stuffing mix (about 6 oz) or 1½ cups breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, onion powder, or thyme for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the Chicken: Place raw or cooked chicken evenly in the dish. Season if using raw chicken.
- Add the Cheese: Lay Swiss cheese slices over the chicken or sprinkle shredded cheese evenly.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk soup and milk/sour cream. Pour over the cheese layer.
- Add the Topping: Sprinkle stuffing or breadcrumbs over top. Drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Rest: Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a fast shortcut.
- Add garlic or onion powder to enhance flavor.
- Substitute cream of mushroom or celery soup for variation.
- Make ahead: assemble up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate before baking.
- Nutritional values below are estimates based on typical ingredient brands and may vary based on preparation methods or substitutions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Chicken Casseroles
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of casserole (~350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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