Description
This Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake is a rich and flavorful dish made with tender chicken breasts, melty Swiss cheese, and a creamy sauce topped with crispy breadcrumbs. It’s a simple, no-fuss recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies for a complete meal!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
Preheat oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Layer the chicken & cheese:
Place chicken breasts in the baking dish.
Lay 1-2 slices of Swiss cheese over each piece of chicken.
Make the creamy sauce:
In a bowl, mix sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Spread the sauce evenly over the chicken and cheese.
Add the crispy topping:
In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs (or crushed Ritz crackers) with melted butter.
Sprinkle evenly over the top.
Bake:
Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp of 165°F/74°C).
If the top starts browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
Rest & serve:
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Shortcut Tip: Use rotisserie chicken and reduce baking time to 25 minutes.
- Extra Flavor: Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan to the breadcrumb topping.
- Lighter Option: Use low-fat Swiss cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.