Stuffed chicken breast with savory herb stuffing, a hint of sweet fruits and homemade gravy is the ultimate comfort food dinner. This easy casserole recipe is flavorful and perfect for both weeknights and Sunday suppers.
Fancy enough for guests, easy enough for weeknights, this stuffed chicken breast with stuffing is always a winner!
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Stuffed chicken breast recipe
This juicy chicken stuffed with buttery herb stuffing is pure comfort food perfection.
There is something so comforting about a dinner that feels fancy and like Thanksgiving dinner but is easy to make.
Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a buttery, herb-seasoned stuffing studded with apple and cranberry, making every forkful tastes like a holiday dinner wrapped up in one delicious bite.
This recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners, special occasions, or anytime you want to turn simple ingredients into something so impressive and yet so comforting too.
The combination of tender chicken and savory stuffing creates a hearty dish that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, green beans, and a tossed salad.
What I love most is how this recipe delivers big flavor without complicated directions or fancy ingredients.
This chicken casserole is a wonderful way to use basic pantry staples in a creative and satisfying way.
Whether you’re serving guests, have holiday cravings or just cooking for your family, this chicken dinner always feels special.
One bite and you’ll see why this stuffed chicken breast recipe deserves a regular spot in your dinner rotation.
You can believe me when I say, this recipe is fancy enough for guests, easy enough for weeknights.
This stuffed chicken breast with stuffing tastes like Thanksgiving and will make for any night of the week a delicious night.
This comfort food recipe is a win-win!
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How to make chicken and stuffing dinner
This is a quick overview of how to make this comfort food chicken recipe. Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.
- Step 1: Melt butter in a skillet. Combine broth and flour and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil and boil for one minute until thickened; reserve.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, cook the celery, onion, apple and dried cranberries until just softened, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: Add the stuffing and remaining broth, stirring until moistened.
- Step 4: Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally but not completely through
- Step 5: Place 1/2 cup of stuffing on cut side of bottom of chicken and fold over the top half to cover. Season with kosher salt, pepper and paprika.
- Step 6: Arrange chicken in the casserole dish and place any additional stuffing around the chicken. Pour the gravy over the chicken and bake, covered with foil.
Hint: Spoon gravy over the tops of the chicken before serving.
Expert recipe tips
Be sure to check out my expert tips for thischicken breasts stuffed with stuffing recipe:
- Be sure to use a sharp knife to carefully slice each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- You can always secure the opening with toothpicks if needed to keep the stuffing in place.
- To be sure the chicken is cooked through, the internal temperature needs to be at 165°F for perfectly juicy chicken.
- Spoon some of the gravy over the tops of the chicken after cooking.
- If you have leftover stuffing, go ahead and use it in this recipe.
Substitutions
- Apple – Chopped fresh pear can replace apple.
- Butter – You can use olive oil instead of butter.
- Chicken Broth – Vegetable broth will work well in place of chicken broth.
- Cubed Stuffing - Gluten-free cubed stuffing can replace regular cubed stuffing.
- Dried Cranberries – Raisins or golden raisins can be used in place of dried cranberries.
- Paprika – For a smoky note and deeper flavor, smoked paprika can be used instead of regular paprika.
Variations
- Cheesy - For a cheesy twist, add shredded cheese such as mozzarella or cheddar to the stuffing.
- Plain – Prefer a basic stuffing filling? Just leave out the apple and cranberry
- Italian Herb - For a different herb profile, use Italian-seasoned cubed stuffing.
- Mushroom - For extra savory flavor, cook finely chopped mushrooms with the celery and onion mixture.
Storage
- Refrigerate - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat - To reheat, preheat your oven to 325F and reheat chicken in the baking dish, covered with foil, until heated through.
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Ingredients
Ingredients for easy stuffed chicken breasts
- Apple – Apple adds a fresh and fruity note to the stuffing.
- Black Pepper - Black pepper adds a mild heat and depth without overpowering the dish.
- Boneless Chicken Breasts - Boneless chicken breasts are perfect for stuffing and bake up juicy while holding the savory filling inside.
- Butter - Butter adds rich flavor and helps sauté the vegetables for the stuffing, creating a savory and aromatic base.
- Celery - Celery adds texture and freshness that balances the richness of the butter and broth.
- Chicken Broth - Chicken broth moistens the stuffing and infuses it with deep, comforting flavor while keeping everything tender.
- Dried Cranberries – Dried cranberries give a pop of sweet and tangy flavor to the stuffing
- Flour - Flour helps thicken the stuffing mixture slightly so it holds together beautifully inside the chicken breasts.
- Herb Flavored Cubed Stuffing - This classic stuffing mix provides lots of flavor with herbs and seasoning, making preparation quick and easy.
- Kosher Salt - Kosher salt makes all of the flavors in the recipe pop.
- Onion - Onion provides a sweet and savory flavor notes that enhance the stuffing.
- Paprika - Paprika lends gentle warmth and beautiful color to the outside of the chicken breasts.
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Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter divided
- 3 cups chicken broth divided
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ¼ cup chopped apple
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 4 cups herb flavored cubed stuffing
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium skillet, melt 1 Tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. In a small bowl combine 2 1/4 cups broth and flour, stirring until blended. Add to the skillet and bring to a boil. Boil for one minute until the gravy has thickened. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 Tablespoons butter. Add the onion, celery, apple and cranberries and cook until just softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cubed stuffing and 3/4 cup chicken broth, stirring until the stuffing is moistened.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, but not completely through.
- Place ½ cup stuffing on top of the cut side of the bottom half of each piece of chicken.
- Bring the top half of the chicken over the stuffing to cover and season the tops of the chicken with kosher salt, pepper and paprika.
- Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Spoon any additional stuffing around the chicken.
- Pour the reserved gravy over the top of the chicken breasts.
- Bake, covered, for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until the gravy is hot and bubbly and the chicken is cooked through.
- Before serving, spoon some of the gravy over the tops of the chicken pieces.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
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