A tasty Chicken Stuffing Casserole plump full of onions, celery, carrots, potatoes, and rotisserie chicken in a creamy gravy, all topped with a layer of herb stuffing and baked to golden perfection. This is the ultimate comfort food meal and one of my family’s favorites. As an added bonus, it is made with no canned soup for the best flavor and taste.
Enjoy this hearty casserole recipe all by itself, or serve it with a fresh side salad or Cheddar Biscuits with Chive Butter.
How to make Chicken Stuffing Casserole
Start by adding a little oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Then add your onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes. Cook until the onions and celery are soft, and the carrots and potatoes are starting to soften. Now plate the vegetables and melt the butter in the same skillet. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes while whisking almost constantly. Then add the chicken broth and half and half, alternating between the two while whisking until smooth. Now add the salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Return the vegetables to the skillet and simmer until all the vegetables are just tender.
Meanwhile, cook the stovetop stuffing mix according to package directions and cover to keep warm. Now stir the chicken and peas into the skillet and cook for several minutes. Pour the chicken-vegetable mixture into a greased casserole dish. Spoon the cooked stuffing on top and bake in the oven for about 25 minutes or until lightly browned. If desired, top with some chopped fresh herbs.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Chop or dice the vegetables fairly small, so you get a little bit of each in every bite.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, simply add a few tablespoons of chicken broth or half and half until desired consistency.
- If you are a cheese lover (like me), sprinkle the top of the casserole with a little bit of finely grated Parmesan, Asiago, or cheddar cheese.
- Save yourself a casserole dish to wash and make it all in an oven-safe skillet.
- For best results, do not overbake this casserole. It will not be as creamy, so set that timer.
- You can use any cooked, diced, or shredded chicken, including but not limited to rotisserie, poached, grilled, or baked. This recipe is great for using up leftover chicken.
- For a change of pace, try cooked diced turkey, cooked ground beef, or cooked pork sausage.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, first cool completely, Then cover with two layers of plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
How to make this recipe with cream of chicken soup
Are you always in a hurry? No problem. Speed up the process by eliminating the butter, flour, chicken broth, and half and half. Then in a bowl, simply mix together one (10.5) can of cream of chicken soup (cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup) mixed with salt to taste, black pepper, nutmeg, and 1/2 cup whole milk. Then mix it in with the cooked veggies and chicken. Simmer for just a few minutes so everything blends together. Then spoon it into a casserole dish and top it with cooked stuffing, and bake for about 25 minutes.
More Chicken Casserole
Chicken Stuffing Casserole
A scrumptious made-from-scratch chicken stuffing casserole with onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes in a homemade sauce, all topped with stuffing and baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: main meal chicken
- Method: stovetop/bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1 rib celery chopped
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 Yukon Gold potato peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half n half
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 (6 ounce) box stuffing mix prepared as directed on the box (you will need butter and water)
- 2 ½ cups cooked chicken breast diced
- ⅔ cup frozen peas
- chopped fresh parsley or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9×11 (or equivalent) inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes. Cook until the onions and celery are soft, and the carrots and potatoes are starting to soften. Plate the vegetables and melt the butter in the same skillet. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes while whisking almost constantly.
- Add the chicken broth and half and half, alternating between the two, whisking until smooth. Add the salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Return the vegetables to the skillet and simmer until all the vegetables are just tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the stovetop stuffing mix according to package directions and cover to keep warm.
- Add the chicken and peas to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Pour the chicken-vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spoon the cooked stuffing on top.
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned. If desired, top with some chopped fresh herbs.
Notes
- Chop or dice the vegetables fairly small, so you get a little bit of each in every bite.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, simply add a few tablespoons of chicken broth or half and half until desired consistency.
- If you are a cheese lover (like me), sprinkle the top of the casserole with a little bit of finely grated Parmesan, Asiago, or cheddar cheese.
- Save yourself a casserole dish to wash and make it all in an oven-safe skillet.
- For best results, do not overbake this casserole. It will not be as creamy, so set that timer.
- You can use any cooked, diced, or shredded chicken, including but not limited to rotisserie, poached, grilled, or baked. This recipe is great for using up leftover chicken.
- For a change of pace, try cooked diced turkey, cooked ground beef, or cooked pork sausage.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, first cool completely, Then cover with two layers of plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
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Marysa
This looks great! I’m not a huge fan of stuffing but I think it would be perfect this way as a casserole.
Nyxie
This looks gorgeous! There is nothing I love more than a chicken stuffing dish. Over here we call it Chicken Crumble! It’s my sister’s specialty, so we always have it when I go to her house for dinner.
Debbie
This Chicken Stuffing Casserole looks delicious. It’s got everything I love in a dinner. I can’t wait to give it a try – I know my husband will love it, too!
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Stephanie L
Oh holy moly this is definitely my kind of meal! I love everything about this and can’t wait to make it for my family.
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Kitchah
Fantastic! Cold weather comfort food at its best 🙂 The bechamel sauce makes ALL the difference. And as much as I love homemade stuffing, Stove Top is a delicious substitute. I was a little pressed for time so I used frozen mixed veggies and sliced up canned potatoes and it worked great. We all loved it and it’ll definitely be a regular winter dish. Thanks!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Awesome! I am so glad that you liked it. There are only so many hours in a day. Sometimes frozen mixed vegetables serve a purpose.
Salma DR
thank you for the recipe
Katherine
Delicious. I will be making this again for sure. I cooked boneless skinless chicken thighs in the oven with salt, pepper and summer savory.
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kushigalu
WHat a flavorful recipe this is. Thanks for sharing. I will try this casserole soon.
Tweenselmom
I love this chicken stuffing bake. So tasty and easy. I covered it with foil about halfway through the cooking process to keep it from browning too much.
★★★★★
Kristy Bullard
Love this stuffing! All of the veggies add an extra layer of flavor! My kiddos clean their plates and get in their veggies!
★★★★★
Mila Osman
Ok this looks so good! I would’ve never thought to add nutmeg?! Sounds delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Mila! Enjoy! Fresh snipped rosemary is delicious as well.
brianne
I just love your recipe. The layers of seasoned chicken is irresistible. Thanks for sharing
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
My pleasure! Enjoy!
Ramil Hinolan
I think I will totally shelve my diet plan. This chicken casserole is irresistile
★★★★★
Blair Villanueva
Your chicken stuffing bake recipe was delicious! I made it with my Grandma and we both loved it. I hope the weather cools down soon so we can make it again.
★★★★★
Melanie Edjourian
This was such a flavorful recipe. It was a lovely family meal and we all enjoyed it!
★★★★★
Tameka H.
Oh good lord, I know what I am having for dinner tonight! Thank you for helping me make my family think am a great chef!
Glamor Medical
This was a great recipe. My family really enjoyed it. Next time I am going to try adding just a little bit of sour cream to the chicken mix. I bet it will be delicious.
Talya Stone
This sounds like such a heart and comforting dish. Will have to give this a whirl!
★★★★★
Jona Shares
Haven’t tried making something like this so it’s a good thing I was able to see this recipe. Thanks and looking forward to trying it!
Neely Moldovan
This is the perfect comfort meal! It was so good! Thanks for sharing,
Fransic
This is so yummy. Love the variety of colors and benefits of this recipe. I will give it a try. Thank you for sharing!
Tweenselmom
Absolutely delicious! One of my favorite recipes!
★★★★★
Claudia
What’s not to love with this recipe? It’s easy to make yet so delicious!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Claudia! So glad that you like it. It is a classic!
brianne
Chicken Stuffing Casserole is totally fuss-free and quick to make with mainly pantry ingredients! I loved it.
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks! So glad that you enjoyed it!
AJ
Mmmmm casserole is the ultimate comfort food! I will have to try this out!
Sherry
I think I’ll like your recipe but you kinda contradicted yourself there you said you don’t use canned soup but you can use box stuffing mix what’s the difference there
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Beth Pierce
Canned soup has so little flavor. Boxed stuffing on the other hand has flavor.
Christine
We made this tonight but substituted the peas with fresh greens beans and it was soooo delicious! We also baked it in a large cast iron skillet. I would say give it a try!
★★★★★
Beth Pierce
Thanks Christine! So glad that you enjoyed it!!
Mourning Matilda
wondering if I can use canned chicken breast in this recipe?
Beth Pierce
Yes you can.
Edgar
I swore to try out any recipe that has an element of chicken in it and this one has just made it to the list! I have never tried out casserole before. Thanks for sharing about it.
Kushigalu
I would love to try this casserole for holiday dinner. Thanks for sharing.
Abida
The recipe you contribute to us are always amazing. This recipe is not anomaly of that. Can’t wait to try this out
Abidq
The Chicken Suffing Casserole is looking too easy to make. Can’t wait to try it out
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!!
Sandra
Everyone at my house loved this!! Tastes so good and really easy to make!
★★★★★
Nish
That looks delicious and filling. A very festive recipe!
Thena Franssen
Running to add this to my meal plan for the holidays! This literally sounds like it’s amazing and I can’t wait to make it!
Brianne
Can I put raw chicken in a casserole? I wonder if its safe to use raw chicken.
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Tammie
Just my “2 cents”, but I wouldn’t. If you use raw, you’ll have to cook it about 1/2 hr. longer, for safety’s sake. Your veggies will be mush, the top will burn & it will be dry as a brick.
★★★★★
Alita Pacio
We are in the most magical time of the year now, and its great to celebrate with food. Thanks for this recipe
★★★★★
Malia Reed
Wow, that looks delicious! Definitely a recipe I’ll have to try this holiday season! Also just want to say that I’m so appreciative of the nutritional facts! So many blogs leave that part off!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Malia! I sure hope you like the recipe.
Juliane
SO ecxited to give this a try!
★★★★★
Nyxie
We call this Chicken Crumble over here. I LOVE it but haven’t had it in years. Maybe a good alternative coming up to the holidays!
Scott N
I love that it doesn’t require any canned soup—they all taste the same, and make the casserole taste like every other. This way, you have more control over how unique the flavor might be!
Beth Pierce
Yes indeed. My thoughts exactly!
Irena
I like cooking and I like trying new recipes. This will be the next on my list. Looks so delicious 😋 Can’t wait!
★★★★★
Catalina
Mmm… This stuffing looks amazing! I am trying it for dinner tonight!
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Beti
Oh boy, this looks terrific!! I am so excited to try it!!
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katerina
This is absolutely amazing! My family loved every bite! SO YUMMY!
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Erin
This Chicken Stuffing Casserole is the ultimate comfort food!
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Erik
Can’t go wrong with a good casserole. Thanks for sharing!
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