Name: Chicken Stuffing Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ((about 2 pounds)); 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning; 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup ((1 can)); 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 6 ounces instant stuffing mix ((1 box)); 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup butter (melted)

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Don’t wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy your favorite dressing! Go ahead & make tonight special with this savory, creamy Chicken Stuffing Bake!

Indulge in the delicious, familiar flavors of our Chicken Stuffing Bake—an easy casserole recipe that tastes like traditional Thanksgiving dressing! Chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, broth, butter, and instant stuffing mix come together quickly for an amazing dinner any night of the year everyone will love!

chicken stuffing bake in the dish with recipe name at the bottom

Make This Must-Try Chicken & Stuffing Your Own!

Trust me when I tell you this is one comfort food casserole you MUST try! It mixes up in minutes, fills your house with amazing, mouthwatering aromas, and feels like an extravagant meal even though it’s easy and economical!

And while this recipe gets RAVES exactly “as is,” feel free to bring in the specifics that make holiday stuffing special for YOU. If your grandmother made sagey dressing, toss some sage with the poultry seasoning. Are you a Southerner who grew up with sliced boiled eggs in your dressing? Go for it! Or maybe your family was all about the oyster stuffing – then just blend some into the stuffing mix. Whatever makes you feel all the nostalgic holiday feels – do it and make this recipe your own!

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Ingredients

Chicken: Chicken breasts, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup are the foundation for this casserole! However, chicken thighs or turkey will also work. Other “cream of” soups like celery and mushrooms still give plenty of amazing flavor!

Dairy: You can’t have a creamy casserole without the deliciousness of dairy! We’re using milk, sour cream and melted butter for this one.

Dressing: A box of instant stuffing mix (your choice!) makes this recipe SUPER fast and easy!

Seasoning: Poultry seasoning, garlic powder, and dried parsley bring in tons of traditional flavor that’s out of this world!

How to Make Chicken Stuffing Bake

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease or spray a 9×13 casserole dish. Cover the chicken in plenty of poultry seasoning and lay in the bottom of the baking dish.

chicken breasts with poultry seasoning in a baking dish

STEP TWO: In a medium bowl, add the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, and parsley and stir until creamy and smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken. (If you’re adding veggies, mix them with creamy contents. If you’re adding cheese, sprinkle it over the top of the chicken after pouring in the sauce.)

mixture of cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, and dried parsley poured over seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish

STEP THREE: Stir the stuffing mix and chicken broth in a small bowl. Allow the stuffing to sit for 2-3 minutes until it absorbs as much broth as possible. Scoop the stuffing on each chicken breast, then drizzle the tops with the melted butter.

instant stuffing mix and chicken broth in a mixing bowl

STEP FOUR: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

stuffing mixture spooned over chicken breasts with sauce in a baking dish

STEP FIVE: Remove the foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the stuffing turns a beautiful golden brown and the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Serve warm with bread and veggies. Yum!

cooked chicken stuffing bake on a serving spoon over the baking dish

Tips for Success

If you want fluffy stuffing, make the stuffing separately and scoop it over the top at the end.
If you use pre-cooked chicken (rotisserie or frozen, diced chicken), lessen the cooking time. The casserole will be done when the stuffing turns golden brown.
Elevate this casserole with spinach, crispy bacon bits, and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese on top of the chicken.
Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks to feed small kids or a big group!
Add in frozen veggies to make an easy, one-pan meal.

chicken stuffing bake on a dinner plate with green beans

Can I Make Chicken & Stuffing Bake Ahead of Time?

This chicken and dressing recipe is IDEAL for a make-ahead casserole! Follow the instructions, except for baking. Cover the uncooked casserole and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to bake, sit the casserole out and allow it to come to room temperature (about 30 minutes) before popping it into a preheated oven. It’s so easy and wonderfully yummy!

What’s the Best Way to Store Chicken & Stuffing?

For leftovers, simply store the chicken and dressing in an airtight container. This will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to a month. Rewarm in the oven or in a microwave-safe dish, and enjoy!

This is also a GREAT recipe for making two casseroles at once—baking one and freezing one! If you go this route, cover the unbaked casserole tightly (I use plastic wrap and foil) and freeze for up to two months. When you’re ready to bake, thaw the casserole overnight in the refrigerator, then bake according to the instructions.

close up of chicken stuffing bake cut open to show the cooked inside

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