This Chicken Stuffing Bake recipe is a hassle-free 45 minute meal. With chicken, stuffing, broccoli and a few other simple ingredients – it’s so comforting.
Chicken Stuffing Bake
Casseroles are always weeknight winners, I love that dinner can easily be made and enjoyed in one pan. This Chicken Stuffing Bake is no different, and is as comforting as stuffing can be.
It’ll truly make you feel like it’s a special holiday dinner – without the fuss involved. It’s a comforting and hearty taste, without spending countless hours int he kitchen.
This easy chicken and stuffing casserole is made in 45 minutes, and includes all the comfort foods to warm you up fast. Featuring chicken, stuffing, cream of chicken soup and broccoli – it’s a meal with all the nutrition, in one dish!
Just make sure to watch the sodium with this recipe, choose low sodium soups and no added salt when you can. This is because you might have already added it to your stuffing and/or chicken. And too much will overwhelm this recipe.
How do you make chicken casserole with stuffing?
I used leftovers from a rotisserie chicken for this recipe, yet you can also cook chicken breasts or thighs for this as well. It’s also an easy recipe thanks to the addition of a box of stuffing mix – your choice in flavour.
I usually have many stuffing mix boxes on hand, because I use them in so many of my favourite recipes. It’s actually the star ingredient in my Best meatloaf Recipe!
At this time of year boxed stuffing is on sale too, making it one frugal ingredient. This is the ideal time to make all those delicious recipes using boxed stuffing. This recipe is just one of many great ones.
The recipe calls for steamed broccoli, and this is easily done as well. Simply put the broccoli in a microwave safe bowl, add in a cup of water, cover with a paper towel and cook for 30-60 seconds.
Perfectly steamed broccoli in the microwave – every time!
This is a little secret that I’ve been using in my kitchen for many years. In minutes it’s ready, with no need to boil or use a traditional steamer.
If casseroles are your thing right now, make an easy weeknight dinner with these other great recipes: Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, and Chicken and Spinach Pasta Casserole.
Can you tell I just love my chicken casseroles?
Enjoy this easy recipe!
This Chicken Stuffing Bake recipe is a hassle-free 45 minute meal. With chicken, stuffing, broccoli and a few other simple ingredients - it's so comforting.
- 1 box stuffing mix
- 1 1/2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
- 1/2 cup cheese, grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
In a bowl, mix together the stuffing mix, shredded cooked chicken, diced onion, shredded carrot and steamed broccoli. Place combined into a greased baking dish.
In another bowl mix together the chicken broth and soup and pour over ingredients in the baking dish.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After cooking, gently mix contents and top with grated cheese. Bake another 15 minutes, uncovered this time. If you like crispy cheese on to, broil for 2 minutes as well.
Enjoy!
To easily steam broccoli, place florets in a microwave safe bowl, add a cup of water and cover with a paper towel. Cook for 30-60 seconds and you have perfectly steamed broccoli!
Some stuffing mixes, soups and broths have plenty of salt already. So be aware of this when choosing your ingredients, or it might be too salty. I stated to add salt to your finished dish as desired, based on this.
sarah alexis says
This sounds AMAZING!
Penny says
Oh I am going to try this one,, our family is all about chicken so this should be Delightfully different!! Thank you for the recipe!
Janet says
Looking forward to trying this. 400 degree oven isn’t too hot?
Holly says
Could you freeze this casserole for a later date?
Tammi says
I don’t see why not … 🙂
Marsha says
OMG. Just made this and it is awesome. So good. Thanks for sharing.
Cind says
What cheese do I use? The recipe just says grated cheese. What do you recommend? I’m trying this recipe tomorrow and it sounds so yummy!!
Tammi says
I used marble, because I love the blend – yet you could use whichever you prefer! 🙂
Wanda Tracey says
I will be making this soon, because it looks delicious and easy to throw together.My family loves a good casserole dish. This will be some good comfort food for the winter.
Debbie White-Beattie says
This looks delicious but I like how it has everything including vegetables which makes it healthier
Piriam says
Do you have to cook the stuffing first, or just use the dry?
Tammi says
Just add it in dry 🙂
Kindal says
I need to leave out the cream of chicken soup. Should I add more broth?
Tammi says
You could try, or a cream of celery soup?
Becky says
I have a bag of Herb Seasoned Classic Pepperidge Farm stuffing. It is 14 ounces. How many ounces are in the box of stuffing mix that you use?
Also, I’m not sure what is in a box of stuffing. Can the Pepperidge Farm be a substitute as it is or do I need to add any thing else to it?
Thanks!
Tammi says
This is what I use, you can search and compare as I’m not familiar with that brand: https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/kraft-stove-top-turkey-stuffing-mix/6000016952342
Hannah says
Is it really 110 calories per serving? This looks like a great meal to make for a combination of all food groups and I want to make sure not eating too heavy in the evening (even though I know this is comfort food). Just want to put it in my food journal correctly ????
Tammi says
That’s what it’s been worked out too as a side serving. Yet I guess that depends on how much one would consider a side. I know a few that would triple up on this one. lol
Jane says
I cannot remember the last time I made a casserole…… But I had a stuffing mix and went to Pinterest to see what I could make and came upon this recipe…… it is a cold rainy Friday night in New England and this recipe was the perfect warmth and comfort food to enjoy! Easy and yummy! Thanks so much! Would definitely make again!
Paige says
This was delicious!! Everyone loved it and it was so easy to make. I added some extra chicken for a little more protein. I served it with mashed potatoes, gravy, and green beans. It felt like a mini thanksgiving!
Anne Callahan says
If you use the box dressing, do you put the seasoning in the dish as well?
Tammi says
Yep! 🙂
Fiona says
I made this with green beans and corn instead of broccoli and served it with cranberry sauce. It was amazing! This recipe is added to my favorites.
Jazmine says
What kind of cheese do I use and how should I cook chicken , skillet or boiled
Tammi says
Both of those options are up to you actually! As long as you have cheese and cooked chicken
kathy downey says
Wow Tammi this dish looks delicious and something I’m sure my family would enjoy!