This easy chicken casserole brings together simple ingredients and just minutes of prep, this is an easy dinner recipe your entire family will love.
On our busy homestead, we don’t always have hours to spend in the kitchen. But that doesn’t mean we want to sacrifice flavor or comfort.
An easy recipe for busy weeknights. Whether you’re using home-raised chickens, leftover turkey from thanksgiving dinner, or store-bought rotisserie chicken, this chicken stuffing casserole is a family favorite that comes together with minimal effort. With a creamy sauce and a savory stuffing topping for the ultimate comfort food.
Optionally, Make this in a Slow Cooker
You can also assemble this in a slow cooker for an easy chicken casserole with minimal effort—perfect for busy mornings or when you’re tending the garden.
Swapping Canned Soup for Homemade Dry Soup Base
Make this with the cream of chicken soup from the grocery store or use our recipe for homemade dry cream of anything soup base.
In a small saucepan, whisk 1/3 cup of mix with 1 1/4 cups cold water (or ½ chicken broth + ½ water) over medium heat until smooth and thickened.
This swap not only gives you control over salt and seasoning, but also adds fresh, wholesome flavor to your casserole. It’s a great way to turn minimal ingredients into hearty, comforting meals for the whole family while keeping your homestead kitchen self-sufficient.
Easy Chicken Casserole with Stuffing: A Family Favorite
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Large Chicken Breasts or rotisserie chicken, diced
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 10.5 Ounces Cream of Chicken Soup 1 can or use our Homemade Dry Cream of Anything Soup Base Recipe
- 10.5 Ounces Milk I fill the soup can and rinse it out
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- 6 Ounces Stuffing Mix 1 Box I used Stove Top Savory Herbs, you can also use chicken stuffing mix
- 4 Tablespoons Butter melted
- 1 ½ Cups Chicken Broth warmed or vegetable broth
Instructions
How to Make This Easy Chicken Casserole
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or casserole dish with a little butter or cooking spray.
- Dice your chicken into bite-sized pieces.4 Large Chicken Breasts
- In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth. Note. If using the Dry Cream of Anything Soup Base, see the notes section.½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt, ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper, 10.5 Ounces Cream of Chicken Soup, 10.5 Ounces Milk, ½ Cup Sour Cream
- Layer the casserole. Spread the chicken evenly in your baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over the chicken mixture.
- Prepare the stuffing topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the chicken broth and butter until the butter melts. Stir in the stuffing mix until moistened, then spread evenly over the top of the chicken.6 Ounces Stuffing Mix, 4 Tablespoons Butter, 1 ½ Cups Chicken Broth
- Place uncovered in the oven for 45–50 minutes, or until the savory stuffing topping is golden brown.
Notes
Swap out the can of cream of chicken soup with Dry Cream of Anything Soup Base.
In a small saucepan, whisk 1/3 cup of mix with 1 1/4 cups cold water (or ½ chicken broth + ½ water) over medium heat until smooth and thickened.Nutrition
Tips for the Best Chicken Stuffing Casserole
Use leftover chicken or turkey from thanksgiving dinner or other meals. It’s a great way to stretch proteins and save time.
Keep diced leftover chicken or turkey frozen in 3-4 cup portions. It makes throwing together hearty casseroles like this quick and easy. Perfect for busy homesteads or when you’re juggling chores and kids.
Homestead-Friendly Variations
One of the best things about this chicken stuffing casserole is how versatile it is, especially for homemakers who like to use what they have on hand.
- Add frozen mixed vegetables to make a complete meal in one dish. Think chicken pot pie flavors.
- This easy family dinner can also be made with pork chops or reimagined as a chicken pot pie.
- For a richer, creamier sauce, stir in a spoonful of Greek yogurt or extra sour cream.
- Stuffing Variations. Swap the boxed Stove Top stuffing mix with a homemade bread stuffing or cornbread crumble for a truly scratch-made casserole. This is a great way to use stale bread from the pantry. Add herbs like sage, thyme, or parsley from your garden for fresh flavor.
- Vegetable Add-Ins. To make a complete meal in one dish, stir in fresh or frozen vegetables, green beans, or fresh garden produce like zucchini, carrots, or peas. This is an easy way to turn your casserole into a balanced, nourishing dinner for the whole family.
Make This Chicken Casserole in a Slow Cooker
If you prefer a hands-off approach, this casserole can easily be made in a slow cooker. It’s ideal for when you want dinner ready after a long day of work.
- Prep the chicken. Dice your chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the sauce. Combine cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a safe bowl.
- Layer in the slow cooker. Spread the chicken mixture in the bottom, then pour the creamy sauce on top.
- Add the stuffing topping. Mix your stuffing mix with melted butter and chicken broth, then spread it over the sauce.
- Cook low and slow. Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours, or until the chicken is tender and the casserole is heated through.
- Optional finishing touch. For a golden stuffing topping, transfer the slow cooker contents to an oven-safe dish and bake uncovered at 350°F for 10–15 minutes.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container or cover the baking dish with plastic wrap. Reheat next day for a delicious dinner that’s quick and easy. This hearty casserole keeps well for up to five days in the refrigerator. Making it a perfect easy family dinner.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this chicken stuffing bake recipe with cranberry sauce, a side of green beans, or a simple salad for a complete meal. Your entire family will enjoy the creamy chicken, hearty casserole, and savory stuffing topping.
This ultimate chicken casserole isn’t just for busy weeknights. It’s cozy comfort food you can count on when you want a delicious dinner without extra stress.
very easy recipe. My family loves this and I am happy to make it.