The Best Stuffed Chicken Breast with Stuffing
Stuffed chicken breast with stuffing takes two of the best parts of a traditional Sunday night dinner and the flavors of your favorite holiday meals and combines them into one, easy to make, any time meal.
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Do you ever just want a taste of the holidays in- oh I don’t know- April or September?
Well, friends, this is the stuffed chicken breast with stuffing recipe you need in your life stat!
It’s so easy to make and gives you a complete chicken dinner in one dish.
Plus it smells like the holidays when it’s baking, is super cozy but light enough for any time of the year, and perfect for dinner parties or just feeding the family.
Basically, it makes an excellent weeknight or weekend meal anytime.
Yes- weeknight!
It takes about 10 minutes to prep and about 35 to bake.
You won’t have to spend a lot of time preparing stuffing or chopping vegetables.
This chicken breast stuffed with stuffing recipe uses either box mix stuffing (like Stove Top) or leftover stuffing following a holiday (like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter) or a weekend dinner where you had the time to make homemade stuffing.
Lost for stuffing ideas? We have quite a few stuffing recipes to choose from.
For a classic taste, you can try our Classic Stuffing Recipe.
But the stuffing stuffed chicken would also work with Apple Sage Stuffing or even this Ciabatta Stuffing Recipe.
Ingredients and Kitchen Supplies
These semi-homemade stuffed chicken breasts with stuffing do not need much to get started. You probably already have a lot of this on hand already:
- Chicken broth – In a pinch, you can use vegetable broth or even turkey broth if you have some left over from the holidays.
- Stove Top Stuffing – You can use your favorite brand or store brand, or you can use left overs from another dinner, like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a weekend night. You can also make your own homemade stuffing for the recipe if you have the time.
- Milk – Milk helps to give the whole dish an extra layer of richness.
- Butter – This helps give a richer flavor to the stuffing.
- Chicken breasts – You will want boneless, skinless chicken breasts for stuffing.
- Seasoning– Onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, and salt and pepper
- Dried cranberries – This is optional but they add a bit of sweet-tartness to the stuffing.
- Gravy – You can use store bought or make your own using drippings or chicken stock. This helps give the chicken extra flavor.
You won’t need much for kitchen equipment, but these tools make it easier to make stuffing stuffed chicken breasts:
- Baking dish – You will want a 9×13 pan to make sure all the chicken fits nicely. If you make more or less, you can adjust the pan size to fit your chicken.
- Large mixing bowl – A large mixing bowl makes it easier to mix the stuffing.
- Measuring cups and spoons – This allows you to get the right amount of ingredients and stuffing for the chicken breasts and stuffing.
- Plastic cutting board – This can make it easier to cut the chicken breast on.
- Knife or Poultry sheers – This is preference thing. My husband prefers using sharp knives, but a sharp knife will work well too.
How to make stuffed chicken breast with stuffing
1. Preheat your oven and prep your pan.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 pan or baking dish with oil or non-stick cooking spray.
2. Prepare the stuffing.
Heat your chicken broth in the microwave for 2 minutes on high, or heat to a low boil in a small saucepan on the stovetop.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Stove Top Stuffing Mix with heated broth, butter, and milk.
Stir in the dried cranberries.
Mix until well combined and set aside.
3. Prepare and stuff the chicken breasts
Trim any fat from the chicken breasts, then use poultry shears or a sharp knife to cut the chicken breasts about ¾s of the way through the thickest portion of the breasts. Make sure you do not fully cut through the breasts.
Next, fill each chicken breast with one quarter (¼) portion of the stuffing mixture. Once filled, place them into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining portion of the herbs and spices on the outside of the stuffed breasts.
4. Bake the chicken and serve
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake on the center rack at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue cooking for another 15 minutes or until cooked through. The internal temperature should reach a minimum of 165°F (74°C) before removing them from the oven.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and serve immediately. When plating, pour some gravy on top, add some additional cranberries if desired, or serve over any additional stuffing you might have on hand.
How to store stuffed chicken breasts with stuffing
Like most recipes, this stuffed chicken breast with stuffing recipe is best served fresh from the oven.
But you can also make it ahead of time or store leftovers nicely.
To store, allow the chicken to cool and then place into individual or a large air tight container.
You can store them in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days.
To reheat the stuffed chicken breast with stuffing, you can microwave for a few minutes or until heated through.
You could also place the stuffed breasts on a baking sheet, cover them, and reheat in the oven set to 325.
They will need about 10 minutes to reheat through, but you should check on them every few minutes to avoid drying them out.
What to Serve with Stuffed Chicken Breast with Stuffing
If you need some sides to serve with the stuffed chicken breasts, some good suggestions include:
- mashed potatoes
- Air Fryer Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese
- additional stuffing
- Parmesan brussel sprouts
- corn
- green beans
- Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
- cranberry sauce
FAQs
Do you cook stuffing before putting it in the chicken?
When making stuffed chicken breasts with stuffing, you do not need to fully make the box mix before filling the breasts. You do need to warm up some broth and mix together the dry stuffing, milk, butter, and broth.
If you use homemade stuffing, you should follow the instructions to fully make the stuffing and then use the completed recipe to stuff the chicken breasts.
What’s the best way to stuff chicken breast?
Butterflying the breast is one of the best ways to stuff a chicken breast. To do this, you cut into the thick part of the breast to create an opening that is about 3/4s of the way through the breast.
You can open this hole up and stuff and partially roll the breast to cover the stuffing. Some of the stuffing will come out and be exposed, and that is OK!
Is it safe to stuff a chicken with stuffing?
Yes, it is safe, but you need to follow the same rules for the stuffing as you do for the chicken. Stuffing stuffed in a chicken breast needs to reach 165°F (74°C) before you can safely serve it. Bacteria and other bugs can survive at lower temperatures.
Other Chicken Recipes You may Love
If you want some more meal ideas, check out these other great recipes:
- Festive Easy Cranberry Chicken and Rice Skillet
- Easy Greek Chicken Recipe
- Mini Chicken Pot Pies
- Honey Mustard Chicken and Green Bean Skillet
- Easy Italian Grilled Chicken
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Equipment
- 1 9×13 Baking Dish
- 1 Set of measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Plastic cutting board
- 1 Poultry shears or sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 6 ounces Stove Top Stuffing
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 breasts of chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1/2 tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1-2 teaspoons poultry seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 cups gravy
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 pan or baking dish with oil or non-stick cooking spray.
- Heat the chicken broth in the microwave for 2 minutes on high. You could also heat to a low boil in a small saucepan on the stovetop.In a large mixing bowl, combine the Stove Top Stuffing Mix with heated broth, butter, and milk. Add the dried cranberries if desired and then mix until well combined and set aside.1.5 cups chicken broth, 6 ounces Stove Top Stuffing, 1/2 cup milk, 4 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Trim any fat from the chicken breasts, then use poultry shears or a sharp knife to cut the chicken breasts about ¾ of the way through the thickest portion of each breast. Make sure you do not cut through the whole breast.Mix the dry ingredients (onion powder, salt and pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasonings) in a small bowl. Sprinkle the inside of each breast with the mixture, reserving about half of it for the outside of the breasts.Next, place a breast in the prepared baking dish and then fill it with one quarter (¼) portion of the stuffing mixture. Repeat for the remaining breasts and then sprinkle the tops with the herb mixture.4 breasts of chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, 1/2 tbsp onion powder, 1/2 tbsp garlic powder, 1-2 teaspoons poultry seasoning mix
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Place the dish onto the center rack of the oven and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. The stuffing and chicken need to reach at least 165°F (74°C) before serving.Remove from the oven and pour a portion of gravy over each breast. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!2 cups gravy
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