Name: Chicken and Stuffing Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts; 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup (10 oz each); 1/2 cup Milk; 1 box Stove Top Chicken Stuffing Mix (6 oz); 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth

Chicken and Stuffing Bake

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Warm from the oven with a creamy chicken filling and a savory layer of golden stuffing on top,
this Chicken Stuffing Bake is exactly the kind of dinner I want when something cozy sounds good
but a complicated recipe doesn’t.

There’s so much to love about how simple this casserole is. You only need 5 main ingredients,
and there’s no need to cook the chicken or prepare the stuffing separately.
Everything comes together right in the baking dish, and after a short amount of prep, the oven takes care of the rest.

The best part might be the contrast between the layers.
The chicken cooks underneath a creamy sauce made with cream of chicken soup and milk,
while chicken broth moistens the stuffing on top.
Removing the foil for the last 15 minutes gives the stuffing a chance to brown.
It’s creamy, savory, filling, and wonderfully comforting.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Chicken Stuffing Bake has become the kind of recipe you’ll want to keep around for busy evenings. The ingredient list is short, the preparation is straightforward, and it makes 6 servings in one baking dish.

I especially love that you don’t have to prepare several components before assembling it. The chicken goes into the pan raw, the stuffing is added dry, and everything cooks together in the oven. Just give yourself 10 minutes to get it assembled, then let it bake.

And if chicken and stuffing makes you think of a big holiday dinner, you’re not alone! This casserole brings those familiar savory flavors together in a much easier weeknight meal.

Chicken Stuffing Bake Ingredients

You only need 5 main ingredients to make this cozy chicken casserole:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – The chicken is cut into bite-size pieces and goes into the casserole raw. It cooks right in the creamy sauce, so there’s no need to cook it separately first.
Cream of Chicken Soup – This creates the rich, creamy base that surrounds the chicken as it bakes. You’ll need 2 (10 oz) cans for the recipe.
Milk – A little milk loosens the condensed soup and helps create a smooth, creamy sauce for the chicken.
Stove Top Chicken Stuffing Mix – The dry stuffing mix forms the savory topping. There’s no need to prepare it according to the package directions before adding it to the casserole.
Chicken Broth – Pouring the broth over the stuffing gives it the moisture it needs to soften and become flavorful while the casserole bakes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Let’s make it!

First, prepare the pan. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non stick cooking spray.

Next, prepare the chicken. Cut the chicken into bite size pieces (approximately 1 inch pieces). Then spread the chicken pieces out evenly on the bottom of the 9X13 pan.

Season it. Then sprinkle the salt and pepper on top of the chicken.

Make the creamy layer. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soups and the milk. Spread this mixture over the chicken and then top with the stuffing mix evenly on top. Then pour the chicken broth over the stuffing mix and try to cover as much of it as possible.

Bake. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake uncovered for 15 more minutes.

Let it rest. Then remove from the oven and let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Serve warm and then enjoy!

Expert Tips

Keep the chicken pieces close in size. Aim for approximately 1-inch pieces as directed in the recipe. Similar-sized pieces will cook more evenly than a mixture of very large and very small pieces.

Cover the stuffing with the broth. When you pour in the chicken broth, try to distribute it across as much of the stuffing as possible. This helps the dry stuffing absorb moisture as the casserole bakes.

Don’t skip the foil. Covering the casserole for the first 30 minutes helps hold in moisture while everything cooks. The foil comes off for the final 15 minutes, giving the stuffing on top time to brown.

Give it time to rest. It might be tempting to scoop into the casserole as soon as it leaves the oven, but let it sit for at least 10 minutes as the recipe directs.

Check the chicken before serving. Chicken is safely cooked when its internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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Recipe Variations

Once you’ve made the original version, there are plenty of ways to change up this comforting casserole.

For extra vegetables, try adding frozen peas, carrots, corn, green beans, mixed vegetables, or diced broccoli. They fit naturally with the creamy chicken and savory stuffing.

If you’d like an even creamier casserole, you can add ½ cup of sour cream to the cream of chicken mixture. A handful of shredded cheese is another easy addition.

You can also experiment with the creamy base. Cream of mushroom soup brings a deeper, earthier flavor, while cream of celery offers a milder alternative.

And although Stove Top Chicken Stuffing Mix is used in the original recipe, Pepperidge Farm stuffing or homemade stuffing can be used as variations.

Storage & Reheating

Have leftovers? They make an easy lunch or dinner for another day.

Transfer the leftover casserole to an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 4 to 5 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, or warm the casserole in the oven for 20 minutes.

You can freeze the casserole before baking, too. Assemble it normally, but stop before putting it in the oven. Cover it tightly with foil and freeze for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to make it, thaw the casserole overnight in the refrigerator and then bake it according to the original instructions.

Serving Suggestions

This casserole is hearty enough to be dinner on its own, but I love it even more with something fresh and green alongside it.

Steamed broccoli or roasted green beans are easy choices that balance the creamy casserole nicely. A simple salad works well too, especially when you want to keep dinner quick.

For those cozy chicken-and-stuffing flavors, add cranberry sauce on the side. And if you’re feeding a larger table, serve the casserole with a crisp salad and some good bread to round everything out.

However you serve it, this is the sort of warm, uncomplicated dinner that fits especially well on nights when comfort food sounds good and you don’t want to spend the evening in the kitchen.

Recipe FAQs

1. Do I need to cook the chicken before adding it to the casserole?

No, you do not need to cook the chicken first. Cut the raw chicken breasts into approximately 1-inch pieces and spread them evenly in the baking dish. They’ll cook right along with the creamy filling and stuffing.

2. Do I prepare the Stove Top stuffing before adding it?

No, add the stuffing mix straight from the box. There’s no need to prepare it separately. Pour the chicken broth evenly over the dry stuffing so it can soak up that moisture while the casserole bakes.

3. How do I keep the stuffing from getting too dry?

Make sure you pour the chicken broth over as much of the stuffing as possible. You’ll also want to keep the dish covered with foil for the first 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes so the top can brown without drying out.

4. Can I assemble Chicken Stuffing Bake ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the casserole ahead of time. Keep it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake. Since the casserole contains raw chicken, make sure it stays properly refrigerated and bake it thoroughly before serving.

5. How do I know when the Chicken Stuffing Bake is done?

The easiest way to know is to check the chicken with a meat thermometer. The chicken should reach 165°F in the center. Once the casserole is finished baking, let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Chicken and Stuffing Bake

A simple baked chicken casserole topped with savory stuffing and a creamy chicken-soup layer. Everything is assembled in one 9×13-inch dish, covered for the first part of baking, then finished uncovered so the stuffing can brown.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken and Stuffing Bake, Easy Chicken and Stuffing Bake

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 45

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 1 5

Servings:

Ingredients

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup (10 oz each)
1/2 cup Milk
1 box Stove Top Chicken Stuffing Mix (6 oz)
1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth

Instructions

Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, approximately 1 inch each. Arrange the pieces in an even layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken.
Whisk the cream of chicken soups and milk together in a mixing bowl until combined. Spread the mixture evenly over the chicken.
Distribute the dry stuffing mix evenly over the soup layer.
Pour the chicken broth over the stuffing, covering as much of the surface as possible.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Take the casserole out of the oven and allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm.