Recipes out of the Blond Box

We were food snobs. Boxed convenience foods in our home? Hamburger Helper? Stove Top Stuffing? Never! Then when we had kids, we had to get off of our high, snobby horse and embrace our time-crunching, child-raising reality. When you’re exhausted, convenience feels like a life-preserver to someone drowning. “Easy and tastes good,” we thought.  "Let’s make it, and then,while we’re at it, let’s also make Easy Cheesy Chicken Bake!“ 

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package Stove Top for Chicken
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place undrained tomatoes in medium bowl. Add stuffing mix, ½ cup hot water, and the garlic; stir just until stuffing mix is moistened; set aside.

Place chicken in 13” x 9" baking dish; sprinkle with basil and cheese. Top with prepared stuffing. Bake 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through (meaning 170°F in the center).