Stove Top Chestnut Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with this irresistible Stove Top Chestnut Stuffing, a flavorful twist on a classic side dish. Packed with hearty chestnuts, aromatic herbs like sage and thyme, and tender cubes of day-old bread, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between comfort and sophistication. A single skillet is all you need to sauté fragrant onions, celery, and garlic in a buttery olive oil blend before incorporating the rich nuttiness of chestnuts and a splash of broth for a moist, savory texture. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy stove top stuffing is ideal for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering. Serve it straight from the pan for maximum warmth or as an elegant addition to your holiday spread—it’s a crowd-pleaser your family will ask for year after year!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 Celery stalks, finely diced
• 1.5 cups Cooked and peeled chestnuts, coarsely chopped
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups Day-old bread, cubed (about 1-inch pieces)
• 2 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon Fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and celery to the pan. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped chestnuts and minced garlic. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant.

Step 4

Add the cubed day-old bread to the skillet, stirring to combine with the vegetables and chestnuts.

Step 5

Slowly pour in the broth, one cup at a time, stirring constantly to ensure all the bread cubes absorb the liquid evenly. Use more or less broth depending on your desired stuffing consistency.

Step 6

Mix in the chopped parsley, thyme, and sage. Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the stuffing cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and well combined.

Step 8

Once the stuffing is fully warmed and moist throughout, remove it from heat. Serve immediately as a side dish or transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3247.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6206.8

Total Fat 132.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 14022.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1074.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 82.1g	0%
Total Sugars 108.7g
Protein 206.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1573.9mg	0%
Iron 37.4mg	0%
Potassium 5281.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.9%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 68.1%