Description
Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is a hearty, one-pan dinner featuring tender, herb-seasoned chicken thighs baked over a savory, veggie-filled stuffing base. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings — simple to prepare and full of flavor!
Ingredients
2 (6-oz.) boxes chicken-flavored stuffing mix
8 Tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
2 1/2 cups water
1 (10-oz.) package frozen cauliflower rice and vegetable medley
1 (10-oz.) package frozen corn
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
8 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 lbs.)
1 Tbsp. herbes de Provence
1 tsp. ground mustard powder
Instructions
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Preheat the oven & prepare the dish: Set your oven to 375°F and get your baking dish ready by lightly coating it with nonstick spray or lining it with foil.
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Prepare the stuffing: Cook the boxed stuffing mix according to the package directions, using 4 Tbsp. butter and 2 1/2 cups of water. Let it rest for about 10 minutes to cool slightly.
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Mix in the veggies: Stir the frozen cauliflower medley, corn, salt, and pepper into the stuffing.
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Season the chicken: Melt the remaining 4 Tbsp. butter in a small bowl. In a large bowl, combine it with herbes de Provence and mustard powder. Toss the chicken thighs in this mixture until fully coated.
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Layer the casserole: Evenly spread the stuffing and vegetable mixture in the prepared baking pan. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on top.
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Bake: Cook uncovered for 45–60 minutes, until the chicken reaches 175°F and the stuffing hits 185°F. Rotate the dish halfway through for even browning.
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For extra crispiness: If you want super-crispy chicken skin, broil for 2–4 minutes at the end, watching closely to avoid burning.
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Serve & enjoy: Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving hot.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked chicken.
Substitute the vegetable medley with green beans, peas, or carrots.
Assemble up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate until baking.
For gluten-free: use a gluten-free stuffing mix
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1 chicken thigh with stuffing)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 32g