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Chicken & Stuffing Casserole
Tender chicken, vegetables, creamy sauce and a golden stuffing topping—comfort food without complicated prep.
Some nights call for a warm, filling dinner that doesn’t require a ton of work. This casserole keeps things simple: you don’t even have to precook the chicken. Frozen peas and carrots skip the chopping, and a boxed stuffing mix makes an easy topping. That’s my kind of weeknight shortcut!
Why This Recipe Works
- No precooking the chicken: It bakes right in the creamy filling.
- Frozen vegetables: No extra chopping or prep.
- Stuffing mix shortcut: A savory, golden topping without making bread stuffing from scratch.
- One baking pan: A hearty dinner with less cleanup.
Chicken & Stuffing Casserole
Prep: About 10 minutes • Bake: 60 minutes • Total: About 70 minutes • Oven: 400°F
Ingredients
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp Rotisserie Seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth, divided
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 bag (12 oz.) frozen peas and carrots
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, diced
- 2 boxes (6 oz. each) stuffing mix, any flavor
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Microwave cream cheese in a large bowl for 30–45 seconds, until very soft. Stir in sour cream, cornstarch and Rotisserie Seasoning. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of broth. Pour into a 9" x 13" Brilliance Nonstick Baking Pan.
- Add chicken and frozen vegetables to the pan. Stir to combine. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
- Combine the remaining 3 cups broth, diced butter and stuffing mix in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 5–6 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Gently stir the casserole, spread the stuffing evenly over the top and bake 15 more minutes, until lightly browned and bubbling. Check that the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Let rest briefly before serving.
Melanie’s Mealtime Tip 💜
Prep the chicken ahead: Cut it into chunks earlier in the day, refrigerate, and you’ve got one less task at dinner time.
Keep those frozen veggies frozen: Add them straight to the pan—no thawing needed.
Stuffing is flexible: Chicken, turkey or classic seasoned stuffing can all work here.
Tools That Make It Easier
9" x 13" Brilliance Nonstick Baking Pan
Plenty of room for chicken, vegetables, creamy filling and the stuffing topping—with a nonstick surface that helps with cleanup.
Rotisserie Seasoning
All that savory flavor without pulling out a bunch of separate spices.
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Make It Work for Your Week
Leftovers can be refrigerated promptly in a sealed container for 3–4 days; reheat thoroughly before serving. Add a simple side salad if you want something fresh alongside this hearty casserole.
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Happy Cooking!
Melanie | Cooking with Melanie