Baked Chicken and Stuffing

This Chicken and Stuffing Bake is one of our family favorites. It's the perfect weeknight sheet pan dinner recipe because it is so easy to make!

Need an easy and delicious dinner idea for those busy weeknights? Look no further. Our chicken and stuffing bake is filling, packed with flavor, and super quick to throw together.

I have been making this recipe since I was a teenager to help my mom. I've made this dish countless times and it never fails to satisfy.

Why You'll Love this Stuffing and Chicken Recipe

• Convenience: There is nothing better than a one pan recipe on a busy night. This delicious and filling meal requires minimal preparation and cleanup since everything is cooked in a single pan.
• Flavor: Chicken and stuffing are classic comfort foods, and when baked together, they create a delicious and satisfying meal. The flavors of the chicken juices infuse the stuffing, resulting in a harmonious and flavorful dish that your whole family will love.
• Versatility: Our one-pan chicken and stuffing bake recipe can be customized to suit individual tastes and dietary preferences. You can add vegetables, herbs, spices, or even different types of stuffing to create variations that cater to your personal preferences.

Chicken and Stove Top Stuffing Bake Ingredients

• Chicken Breasts
• Stuffing Mix
• Jack cheese
• Cream of Chicken Soup
• Cream of Celery Soup
• Butter

How to make this Chicken and Stuffing Bake

1.Prepare a sheet pan with cooking spray. 

2. Lay chicken breasts on the sheet and top them with sliced jack cheese. 

3. Mix the cream of chicken soup and cream of celery soup, then spoon the mixture onto the chicken breasts. 

4. Top the chicken breasts with stuffing mix. Bake at 350° Fahrenheit for 60 minutes or until chicken is cooked through - at least 165° Fahrenheit.

Mmmmm! Right out of the oven!

Baked Chicken with Stuffing Variations

There are so many different variations on this recipe, the possibilities really are endless, but here are a few fun variations you might like.

Tex-Mex Style Stuffing: Create a Tex-Mex inspired stuffing with black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and shredded cheese. Top the chicken with this mixture for a southwestern twist.

Mediterranean Couscous Stuffing: Replace traditional bread stuffing with couscous cooked in chicken broth. Add ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and fresh herbs for a Mediterranean flavor profile.

Cranberry and Pecan Stuffing: Mix dried cranberries, chopped pecans, orange zest, and breadcrumbs for a stuffing that offers a delightful balance of sweet and nutty flavors. It pairs wonderfully with baked chicken.

How to store leftover Baked Chicken and Stuffing

Refrigeration: Place the leftovers in airtight containers or resealable plastic bags. Refrigerate the leftovers promptly, ideally within two hours of cooking. Leftover baked chicken and stuffing should be consumed within 3-4 days if properly stored in the refrigerator.

Chicken Stuffing Bake Recipe

Another thing I love about this meal is that it reheats like a dream, so if you have leftovers, put them to good use! Happy cooking everybody.

Check out these easy chicken recipes too:

Classic Chicken Schnitzel
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Bowls
Crockpot Chicken Tacos
Catalina Chicken
Lemon Parmesan Chicken

xo,

This post was originally published July 7th, 2014 and has been updated.