Chicken Stuffing Bake
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
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.
Casseroles, like this Tater Tot Casserole, are always weeknight winners. I love when dinner can easily be made and enjoyed in one pan, taking less cook time and cleanup time.
This Chicken Stuffing Bake is no different, and is as comforting as stuffing can be. I made this for the first time after having stuffing leftovers or want stove top stuffing recipes. Have you checked out my Slow Cooker Stuffing recipe yet? It’s truly life-changing!
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 in the 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!
You can also substitute turkey in the recipe too, to use up those holiday leftovers. I have done this after past holidays, and I look forward to this recipe as much as the big day.
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.
Yet note that you can use up your own homemade stuffing too, so it’s a versatile recipe for leftovers or to make on its own.
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.
Can you tell I just love my chicken casseroles?
Enjoy this easy recipe!
Chicken Stuffing Bake
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.
Ingredients
- 1 box/pkg Stove Top stuffing mix
- 1 1/2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
- 1/2 cup cheese, grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- In a bowl, mix together the dry 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!
Notes
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.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 8 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 160Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 617mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 10g
This sounds AMAZING!
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!
Looking forward to trying this. 400 degree oven isn’t too hot?
Could you freeze this casserole for a later date?
I don’t see why not … 🙂
OMG. Just made this and it is awesome. So good. Thanks for sharing.
Did you use cheddar cheese? The recipe doesn’t specify
You can use any cheese. I like marble or mozza cheddar – those are what we usually have on hand.
What a hearty fall meal! This was easy to put together, it’s so flavourful and my house smells amazing! I had 2 chicken breast that I boiled in chicken broth for 10 minutes. I also added s+p to the pot. I kept this chicken broth for the mix with the chicken soup. Very easy and quick to put together. Kid approved by a 3 and 2 year old! Thank you!
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!!
I used marble, because I love the blend – yet you could use whichever you prefer! 🙂
What is marble? Do you mean colby jack?
I used extra sharp cheddar. It came out phenomenal. I used extra cheese on top and broiled for the last 2 minutes. It gave it that crunch that I love so much! Plus, doesn’t everyone use extra cheese? 😂
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.
This looks delicious but I like how it has everything including vegetables which makes it healthier
Do you have to cook the stuffing first, or just use the dry?
Just add it in dry 🙂
I need to leave out the cream of chicken soup. Should I add more broth?
You could try, or a cream of celery soup?
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!
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
When you say one box … stove top has two pouches in a box. Do you use one or both?
I totally had to look up the box at Walmart online, because I thought “What? there’s 2 in there?!” Haha, I was right – there’s only 1 x 120g pouch in our boxes here. So, if yours comes with 2, you might only need 1 depending on how much is in a pouch. Our 120g package/box makes just over 2 cups of stuffing.
When I looked at the directions and saw ‘one box stuffing’ I bought the Stove Top brand because it is in a BOX. I bought two just in case. Reading over the comments here I see that you meant the BAG of Pepperidge Farm. Now I have to go out and buy the bagged stuffing so I can make this. PLEASE correct your ingredient list.
Hello, No I use a bag of Stove Top. Here it comes one to a bag. I will clarify though, now realizing this isn’t the standard everywhere.
Do you use both packages that come in a box of Stovetop?
Hello, here we only have one package per box. So, if it’s the same size in canada, just one.
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 ????
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
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!
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!
If you use the box dressing, do you put the seasoning in the dish as well?
Yep! 🙂
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.
What kind of cheese do I use and how should I cook chicken , skillet or boiled
Both of those options are up to you actually! As long as you have cheese and cooked chicken
Wow Tammi this dish looks delicious and something I’m sure my family would enjoy!
Can you use frozen vegetables? And has anyone ever added rice???? I can’t wait to make this!
frozen veggies, yes! I just defrost them a little before adding. And rice? I don’t know but if you try make sure to let me know! 🙂
This looks so good for those cold wintery days.
I would give this dish 10 Stars!!!! I always split my casseroles with my 81 year old neighbor and we both needed more! Next time I will fix two casserole. The only change I made was substituting a can of whole green beans in lieu of the broccoli. This is a wonderful comfort dish and I just flat can’t brag on it enough. I am 74 my neighbor and I both enjoy a good comfort meal.
YAY!!!! Thank you Peggy, I’m so happy you enjoyed!
This looks so tasty I have pinned it. I will need to create a dairy free version using a white sauce and goat cheese. Can’t wait to try it.
I made this tonight and used a extra chicken and broccoli. I would like more stuffing in it to make it more hearty. Not sure if it was because I used a 9×13 pan but it was delicious!
What size baking dish did you use? If I want to use my 13X9 Pyrex, should I double the recipe? Thanks!
Nope, that should work well! 🙂
Tasty and comforting! Thank you for this recipe! Will make again!
Really tasty. I substituted the broccoli for peas and it was delicious. I have leftover chicken and will make another tomorrow. Thanks so much.
My husband would love this dish- thanks for the idea!
This looks so good, putting it on my meal plan next week!
I made this from what I had in the pantry and freezer. It was a winner.
Made this yesterday and it’s delicious! Currently eating leftovers for lunch and it’s still amazing 😊😊 instead of just broccoli I used a mix of finely diced broccoli, zucchini and kale.I’ll definitely be making this again!
Yay! I’ll have to try it with your suggestions. 🙂
This is so delicious and tasty and so very easy to prepare.
Just made this for my husband and myself and was so perfect for this chilly & gloomy fall day! We are expecting a baby in January and this seems like it would be perfect to make ahead and freeze? Any tips? Would I freeze before cooking or cook a dish of it, then freeze? & How would I adjust cooking time? Thanks!
First of all, congrats!! Hmm, I think I’d freeze before cooking for sure. Then, if you make sure it’s unthawed *completely* (placed in the fridge the day before), I’d assume cooking time would be the same.
Can I use frozen peas instead of broccoli?
Made this last night and everyone loved it. Even the skeptical 15yo. Thanks for the great recipe!
In the oven now and very excited! I would have appreciated knowing the stuffing box size and dish size going in thou. I think mine might end up super dry.
Ours is 120g boxes only, are yours different? How did it turn out?
Another thought – when almost done, if it’s drier than you’d like, just add a bit of stock and cook another 10. That’s what I’d do anyway.
Can you use home made stuffing that hasn’t been cooked? I’m celiac and I have to use gluten free bread. I make my own. I freeze it when I make the stuffing to have on hand. Should I cook my stuffing before using it in this recipe?
As long as it’s not frozen, you won’t have to cook it first.
I made this tonight and it is absolutely delicious! My husband got seconds and my 4 year old granddaughter who had already eaten dinner at home, tried mine and asked to have a plate of her own. She ate every bit of what I gave her and asked if she could take some home with her 😍 She said I’m a good cooker. Lol! I always put my personal twist on new recipes, but not this one, I made it exactly as instructed and it was fabulous! Gave my son the recipe to take home with them. I made my own “rotisserie” chicken in my air fryer. Super easy, quick (if you buy the chicken) and delicious! Not sure I would change anything, maybe add some green chiles next time, that’s about it. Make it, you won’t be disappointed 🙂
Really tasty. I steamed my fresh broccoli the way you suggested in your notes. Yummy! Thanks for the recipe
Great casserole, Tammi! It’s a keeper. I am going to try it with cooked sausage sometime but it will have to be when we get tired of the chicken…that might be a while! Thanks for posting and sharing this!
My family found this way too salty (and we love salt). If I made it again, I would sub water or milk for the chicken broth. Otherwise, quite flavorful and enjoyable.
Oh no, did you use a low sodium soup like I suggested? Boxed stuffing can be quite salty so I sub low sodium for the other ingredients.