Chicken & Stuffing Casserole

If comfort had a flavor, it would taste just like this Chicken & Stuffing Casserole 🦃✨. Creamy, savory, and golden on top, this dish brings together all the cozy flavors of Thanksgiving dinner in one easy bake. With tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and buttery stuffing, it’s the kind of meal that fills your kitchen with mouthwatering smells — and your table with smiles.

This recipe is everything we love about the season: simple ingredients, warm flavors, and that unmistakable “homemade” touch. The base comes together with a rich sauce made from chicken broth, fresh veggies, and a splash of cream — the perfect canvas for layers of flavor. Then comes the best part: a buttery, golden stuffing topping that bakes up crisp on the edges and soft in the center. Pure comfort food magic!

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, feeding a hungry family after a chilly day, or making use of leftover turkey, this casserole delivers all the cozy holiday feels without the fuss. It’s hearty enough to stand alone as a main dish, yet easy to pair with a simple salad or cranberry sauce for that full Thanksgiving spread.

So grab your favorite baking dish, melt some butter, and get ready to savor the season — one delicious spoonful at a time. 🧡 You’ll find everything you need for this classic comfort dish — from WC Butter and Chicken Broth to fresh veggies and stuffing mix — right at Walnut Creek Cheese & Market.

Chicken & Stuffing Casserole

Test Kitchen
Category

Main Dish

All the flavors of Thanksgiving dinner in one comforting dish! 🥘 This creamy Chicken & Stuffing Casserole is packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a buttery stuffing topping that bakes up golden and delicious every time.

Ingredients

  • 1 c. Salted WC Butter, divided
  • 1 c. Chopped Onion
  • 1 c. Chopped Carrot
  • 1 c. Chopped Celery
  • 1/2 c. All-Purpose Flour
  • 6 c. Low-Sodium Chicken Broth, divided
  • 4 1/2 c. Shredded Cooked Chicken
  • 1 c. Frozen Peas (optional)
  • 1/2 c. Heavy Cream
  • 1 T. Chopped Fresh Thyme
  • 3/4 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. Ground Turmeric

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 & spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
  2. In a Dutch oven, melt 1/2 cup of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are beginning to soften, about 3 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually stir in 4 cups of the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  5. Simmer, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
  6. Stir in the chicken, peas (optional), cream, thyme, salt, pepper, and turmeric. Return to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes more.
  7. Pour in the chicken mixture into baking dish.
  8. Place the remaining 1/2 c. butter in a large, microwave safe bowl. Cover and cook on high for 1 minute to melt. Stir in the stuffing mix, remaining 2 cups of chicken broth.
  9. Let stand 2 minutes or until the stuffing mix has absorbed the broth.
  10. Top the chicken mixture evenly with the stuffing mixture. Bake until golden brown on top and bubbly around the edges, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes.
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