My Amish neighbor, Ruth, carried this casserole across the field one chilly Tuesday evening, tucked in an old white dish with a faded blue rim. The top was golden and crisp, the cheese was bubbling around the edges, and the whole thing smelled like every church supper I’ve ever loved. After one bite, I asked her for the recipe on the spot. To my surprise, it was just five simple ingredients layered into a pan and baked until tender and creamy. Now I make this oven baked Amish Swiss chicken almost every week, especially on days when I want something comforting that doesn’t ask much of me—just a few pantry staples, a warm oven, and a little patience while it turns into the kind of supper that feels like home.
This cozy casserole is hearty enough to stand on its own, but I like to spoon it alongside buttered green beans or a simple lettuce salad with a sweet-and-sour dressing to cut through the richness. A scoop of mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles catches all that creamy sauce and melted Swiss, while a side of applesauce or pickled beets brings a bit of old-fashioned Amish charm to the table. Serve it straight from the baking dish while it’s still bubbling and golden on top.
Oven Baked 5-Ingredient Amish Swiss ChickenServings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 to 6 pieces)
6 to 8 slices Swiss cheese
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
3 cups dry seasoned stuffing mix
Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch white ceramic casserole dish or similar baking dish.
Lay the chicken breasts in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared dish. If the pieces are very thick, slice them in half horizontally so they cook evenly.
Lay the Swiss cheese slices over the chicken, covering the tops as evenly as you can. It’s fine if the cheese overlaps a bit.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and the milk until smooth and pourable.
Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken and cheese, letting it run down between the pieces so everything is coated in a creamy layer.
Sprinkle the dry seasoned stuffing mix evenly over the top, covering the sauce and cheese completely. Gently pat the stuffing down with your hand or the back of a spoon so it sits in an even layer but still looks a bit craggy on top for good browning.
Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F in the thickest part), the sauce is bubbling around the edges, the Swiss cheese is melted, and the stuffing topping is golden brown.
Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens slightly and the layers settle. Serve warm, spooning some of the creamy sauce and stuffing over each piece of chicken.
Variations & Tips
If your chicken breasts are large, you can cut them into smaller cutlets so they cook more quickly and stay tender. For a slightly lighter version, use low-sodium cream of chicken soup and 2% milk; the casserole will still be rich and comforting. If you prefer a bit more tang, add an extra slice of Swiss cheese or use a sharper Swiss-style cheese for more flavor. You can swap in cream of mushroom soup for a deeper, earthier taste, or cream of celery for a milder, old-fashioned flavor. To stretch the dish for a crowd, tuck a layer of thinly sliced potatoes or parboiled rice under the chicken—just be sure to keep the pieces thin so they cook through. If the top browns too quickly for your liking, tent the dish loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking. Leftovers reheat well, and the stuffing topping softens into the sauce, making it almost like a creamy chicken and dressing—perfect over reheated mashed potatoes or buttered toast the next day.
