Easy One-Dish Chicken and Stuffing Casserole Recipe

This easy chicken and stuffing bake is full of tender chicken in a creamy gravy and topped with your favorite stuffing! It's done in just 30 minutes so it's a great recipe for those busy weeknights!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

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This creamy chicken casserole recipe is a real-time saver! Enjoy the comfort of an old-fashioned Sunday dinner without all of the work!

Overhead view of chicken and stuffing bake.

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🗝️ Key takeaways
🧾 Ingredients
📖 Variations
🔪 Instructions
🍴 Equipment
🥫 How to store leftover chicken & stuffing casserole
Marye's Tip
💭 Things to know
👩‍🍳 FAQs
📚 Related recipes
🍽️ Serve with
📞 The last word
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Delicious! I’ve made something similar a few times over the years but this was by far the best. I used cream of celery soup. Also baked in 8x8 pan instead of 9x13. It was perfect! Served with green beans for a delicious comfort meal.

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🗝️ Key takeaways

SO easy to make and it's full of hearty, old-fashioned flavor. Plus you'll just need 4 ingredients plus water!
I love it for those busy weeknights when you just can't do one more thing without having a complete meltdown. This goes together fast and gives me some 'margin time' to shower or relax.
Cutting the chicken in similar sized pieces will let it cook evenly - this is so important!

Chicken stuffing casserole is the ultimate comfort food recreated into an easy dinner recipe that takes just 30 minutes. You can even assemble it ahead of time!

If pork is on sale give this pork chops and stuffing casserole a try. It's a great way to use leftover turkey, too!

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

📖 Variations

Not a fan of mushrooms? Cream of celery soup or cream of chicken soup can be substituted for cream of mushroom soup.
Rotisserie chicken can make this quicker and easier.
Use chicken stock instead of water when making the stuffing.
Love cheese? Add in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the soup and sour cream mixture for a cheesy twist on this classic casserole recipe.
Use your own homemade stuffing instead of the Stovetop stuffing mix.
Greek Yogurt makes for a great mix for soup instead of sour cream.
Use your own homemade cream of chicken soup if you prefer.
Change up the protein in this easy recipe by using boneless pork chops instead of chicken.
Use chicken thighs if you prefer.
This makes a great leftover turkey and stuffing casserole after Thanksgiving and during the holidays.

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

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Stir together the stuffing mix and hot water until evenly moistened.
Blend together the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Spread soup and sour cream mixture on top of the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle stuffing mix on top of chicken breasts and then bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is 160F in the center. Let stand 5 minutes.

🤫 Cook's secrets -

Be sure to use hot water or hot chicken stock for your stuffing. Cold water will not allow all your stuffing to soften properly.

🍴 Equipment

9 x 13 casserole dish
medium mixing bowl
instant-read thermometer
measuring cups and spoons

🥫 How to store leftover chicken & stuffing casserole

Store leftover casserole in the fridge for up to 3 days tightly covered with foil or plastic wrap. You can also store in an airtight container.

This casserole can be stored in the freezer in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. It's best to thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Overhead view of chicken stuffing bake showing the creamy sauce.

Marye's Tip

Try to dice your chicken breasts to the same size so that they cook evenly and do not overcook in this casserole recipe.

💭 Things to know

Change up the stuffing mix you use for a different flavor. I used chicken stuffing, but cornbread stuffing or any other savory stuffing would work well in this recipe also.
Make this quick and easy with cooked leftover chicken breast or store-bought rotisserie chicken. You'll only need to bake for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
For a creamier casserole, try using 2 cans of condensed cream of mushroom soup instead of just one can.
Spray your casserole pan with cooking spray before adding your ingredients for easy clean-up.
Add canned green beans to the diced chicken to make this dish an all-in-one recipe.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

Yes, just be sure to trim the fat off the chicken thighs before you add in the cream soup.

Can I assemble this casserole ahead of time?

Yes, this dish is super easy to assemble in the morning and then bake when you get home to help you save time on an extra-busy weeknight.

Do I need to add chicken broth or water to this recipe?

You only need to add water (or chicken stock if you prefer) to the stuffing mix. You don't need to add broth or water to the savory casserole recipe when you bake it.

Overhead view of a plate of chicken and stuffing.

🍽️ Serve with

I'll add some Dinner Rolls if I'm feeling especially Susie Homemaker-ish.

Maple Roasted Carrots are a classic side dish. They're easy to make and the sweet-salty flavor goes well with the chicken casserole.

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Southern Smothered Green Beans with bacon are easy to make. With my recipe you'll get all the flavor in a fraction of the time!

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Vanilla Bundt Cake is moist, buttery perfection for dessert.

📞 The last word

This easy chicken casserole has just 4 ingredients, plus water. It's hearty comfort food after a busy day.

I love that it's so quick to make and clean-up is a breeze!

Next time try adding a package of mixed vegetables in with the chicken. It makes it a little like chicken pot pie! If they're frozen be sure to thaw them first.

Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is an easy alternative recipe if you happen to want something with less "hands-on" time.

It simmers all day and is ready when you walk in the door. It's my go-to meal when I'm going to be out of the house all day. It's a perfect meal for busy nights!

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.

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Chicken Casserole with Stovetop Stuffing

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This easy chicken and stuffing bake is full of tender chicken in a creamy gravy and topped with your favorite stuffing! It's done in just 30 minutes so it's a great recipe for those busy weeknights!

Course Main Dish - Chicken,Main Dish (Quick and Easy)

Cuisine American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Resting Time: 5

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories:294

Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

▢ 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, or thighs
▢ 6 ounces chicken stuffing mix, I used Stovetop stuffing
▢ 1 ¾ cup water, boiling
▢ 10 ¾ ounces cream of mushroom soup, don't dilute
▢ ⅓ cup sour cream
▢ salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Cut the chicken breast into bite sized pieces and add to baking dish.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper or seasoned salt. Set aside.
Add the stuffing mix to a large bowl and mix in the hot water until evenly moistened. Set aside.
Add the cream of mushroom soup and the sour cream to a medium sized bowl.
Blend until smooth.
Spread the sour cream mixture over the chicken.
Top with stuffing mixture.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken registers 160°F on an instant read thermometer.
Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving. The chicken will continue to cook to 165℉.

Notes

Storage:

Store leftover casserole in the fridge for up to three days tightly covered with foil or plastic wrap - you can also store in an airtight container.

This casserole can be stored in the freezer in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.

Tips:

Try to dice your chicken breasts to the same size so that they cook evenly and do not overcook in this casserole recipe.
Make this quick and easy with cooked leftover chicken breast or rotisserie chicken. You'll only need to bake for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
For a creamier casserole, try using 2 cans of condensed cream of mushroom soup instead of just one can.
Be sure to use hot water for your stuffing. Cold water will not allow all your stuffing to soften properly.

You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

First published December 31, 2021. Last updated May 20,2024 for editorial improvements and more helpful information.

Chicken Casserole with Stovetop Stuffing

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🗝️ Key takeaways

🧾 Ingredients

📖 Variations