Instant Pot Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

This recipe is the perfect comfort food. Using the pressure cooker allows me to have done dinner quickly and I know I am serving my family a good meal especially on those cold winter nights.

If you don’t have an Instant Pot yet, you can make this Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing instead. It is just as good and you come home with dinner done. You might also want to try the Chicken Stuffing Bake Recipe. It is a similar recipe, but you bake it.

Why This Recipe Works 

We love one pot meals around here and the pressure cooker gets dinner on the table fast.  Everyone raved about this Chicken Stuffing Casserole in the electric pressure cooker. The kids gobbled it up and asked for more. The entire family was impressed with how much flavor it had.

You only need a few ingredients and they all get tossed into the pressure cooker.  All that you need for a delicious meal is in this one pot. This meal is a great way to stretch your meat and no one will ever realize it. The stuffing is so tasty and packed with flavor.

One of the many reason why I love this meal, is when I only have a few frozen chicken breast, I know I can make this meal and everyone will still get full. With the other ingredients, you can definitely make this go further for your family!

Ingredients

• Chicken Breasts – We used boneless skinless chicken breast
• Garlic Salt – See The Best Garlic Salt Substitute if you are out
• Cream of Chicken Soup – We make Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup

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Variations Ideas

• Cream Soup – Try using Cream of Mushroom Soup instead of Cream of Chicken. Cream of celery works great too!
• Vegetables – Add celery and onions to the stuffing.
• Stuffing – Substitute cornbread stuffing for a different taste.
• Additions – Add water chestnuts to the stuffing.

How to Make Instant Pot Chicken and Stuffing

• Step 1 – Pour the water into the bottom of the instant pot.

Step 2 – Place the chicken breasts into the Instant Pot. I like to filet mine, but that is optional. Season the chicken with garlic salt.

Step 3 – In a medium bowl mix together the cream of chicken soup and the sour cream. Spread the mixture on top of the chicken in the Instant Pot.

Step 4 – Add the dry stuffing mix on top of the chicken.

Step 5 – Then add the frozen green beans on top.

• Step 6 – Season with salt and pepper.
• Step 7 – Place the lid on top and set the valve to sealing. Set the pressure for 25 minutes.
• Step 8 – Do a quick release on the valve to remove the pressure.
• Step 9 – Chicken should fall apart when it is done. Open the lid and serve.

Expert Tips

• Instant Pot Recommendation – The pressure cooker has really changed dinner time around here. Those days when I forget to take something out of the freezer is not a problem with my instant pot. I use an 8 quart Instant pot but you can use a 6 quart.
• Chicken – I like to use chicken that about the same size and the same thickness. This ensures that chicken cooks evenly and about the same time.
• Sour Cream Mixture – Make sure to not mix this mixture into the water and just place it on top of the chicken.
• Consistency – Let sit for 15 minutes if desired. If it is too thick, feel free to add some chicken broth to thin the mixture out some.

Serving Suggestions

You don’t need a tons of sides with this recipe which is why I love it so much! However, I do love serving this with a delicious roll. Here are a few of my favorite bread recipes that go great with this meal!

• Kings Hawaiian Rolls
• Homemade Dinner Rolls
• Crusty Artisan Bread

That is why I love this recipe so much, if I don’t have time to make an additional side I don’t necessarily have to, It is completely optional! If serving for Thanksgiving, I always add a side of Slow Cooker Creamed Corn, Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe and Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe.

Storing and Freezing Tips

• Storing Leftovers – Store the leftover chicken and stuffing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 4-5 days.
• Freezing Leftovers – Once the chicken and stuffing have cooled to room temperature, place in a freezer safe container. The leftovers will stay fresh for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to serve.
• Reheating Leftovers – Reheat the leftovers in the baking dish in the oven or in the microwave depending on how much you have leftover.