Chicken Stuffing Casserole is the ultimate hearty and homemade meal. Creamy chicken and vegetables are topped with golden stuffing to give it all the delicious flavors of chicken pot pie with just 10 minutes of prep.
I love ladling homemade gravy over top, or serving with a dollop of cranberry sauce on the side.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Chicken Stuffing Casserole
- Flavors: It’s creamy and savory, with tender chicken and vegetables, rich chicken pot pie flavors, and a buttery, golden stuffing topping.
- Why Make It: Cooked chicken, frozen vegetables, and stuffing mix make it quick and easy to prepare.
- Tools: A mixing bowl and a 2.5-quart baking dish.
- Serving: Serve on its own, or pair with a simple green salad.
Total Time: 35 Mins (10 Mins Prep) Servings: 6 Cooking Method: Oven
Ingredient Notes
- Stuffing Mix: Any flavor of boxed stuffing works, or use a homemade bread stuffing to use up holiday leftovers.
- Cooked Chicken: Chopped or shredded cooked chicken both work well in this casserole. Rotisserie chicken is the quickest option, but leftover chicken breast, thighs, or poached chicken breasts work too. Or swap in diced cooked ham or leftover turkey.
- Sour Cream: Use full-fat sour cream or replace with plain Greek yogurt for a slightly tangier flavor.
- Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup: Use store-bought or homemade condensed cream of chicken soup. Swap with any other flavor of condensed cream-based soup.
- Frozen Mixed Vegetables: Thaw and drain the vegetables before adding them so excess water doesn’t thin the creamy sauce. Peas and carrots, broccoli, green beans, corn, or leftover cooked vegetables all work well.
How to Make Chicken Stuffing Casserole
- Make the stuffing. Then combine the remaining ingredients in a baking dish.
- Top with the stuffing and bake (full recipe below).
Leftovers and Storage
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheat covered with foil at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Remove the foil during the last 5 to 10 minutes.
Easy Dinners for Leftover Chicken
Chicken Stuffing Casserole
Creamy chicken, colorful vegetables, and herb-seasoned stuffing make this easy casserole pure comfort food. Rotisserie or leftover chicken keeps prep quick.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 ounces stuffing mix or 3 to 4 cups homemade stuffing
- hot water per stuffing package directions (omit if using homemade stuffing)
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables thawed
- 2 cups cooked chopped chicken diced
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup or homemade condensed soup
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare stuffing as directed on box. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
- In a greased 2.5-quart baking dish, combine mixed vegetables, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with the stuffing mixture and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
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Notes
- Combine stuffing and hot water first so it can soak up the water while you prep the rest.
- Run frozen veggies under hot water to defrost quickly.
- Shredded chicken can be substituted with ground beef, ham, or leftover turkey.
- Any “cream of” soup can be used in this recipe.
- Adding a little sprinkle of cheese on the top of the stuffing will give it an extra punch of flavor!
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 314 | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4801IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Chicken, Dinner, Main Course
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a little confused about stuffing. you said prepare as box tells but you put water in bowl with stuffing and set aside.
Hi Dolores, we have updated this to be more clear. The water needed is the water listed on the package of stuffing. Hopefully that clarifies. Enjoy the recipe!
Easy and tastes good.
I didn’t have stuffing mix, and did not want to run to the store. I substituted 6 oz elbow macaroni, cooked. Added a variety of spiced to macaroni after it was cooked. Eliminated water. It was great and my husband loved it!
Is sour cream or yogurt necessary? The family doesn’t like either.
Hi Cheri, without it, the filling will be a little thicker and a bit less tangy and rich. If you find it too thick you could always add a tablespoon or two of milk until it’s the right consistency.
I really wanted it to be a little richer and creamier. I don’t know my taste buds seem of also, as I am getting older and my taste has definitely changed. I wish I would have made some kind of gravy mix and made it thicker and heartier. maybe its just me but wasnt what I was hoping for. everyone will love it im sure, im just critical about my food these days. maybe ill make gravy to put over it for more flavor. I seasoned really well but still just felt like it was missing something?
I seasoned the chicken before I sauteed it and once mixed, the entire casserole was fabulous!
Yummy! Made it and the only thing I wondered, is if I wanted it a little more on the soupy side (think chicken pot pie), how can I do that while keeping the great flavors? Add more cream of chicken/sour cream? It might be my fault, I added a bit more chicken then recipe called for :)
So glad you enjoyed it, Rachel! Extra chicken would absorb a little bit more sauce but still be delicious! To give it more sauciness, I would recommend an extra can of condensed soup if you’d like more sauce, or add about ½ cup of broth to the sauce if you’d like the same amount of sauce but to have it a little more soupy.
Soooooooo…..asking for a friend. What happens if you accidentally forget to defrost the frozen vegetables?
It may be slightly more liquidy, but still delicious!
Made Tonight. My husband said twice it was pretty damn good. His highest compliment!