Description
Chicken Dressing Casserole brings comfort straight from Southern kitchens to your dinner table. Creamy, savory layers of tender chicken and classic cornbread stuffing create a hearty meal that feels like a warm family hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 package (6 ounces/170 grams) stuffing mix
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon melted butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt ½ cup butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté ½ cup chopped celery and ½ cup chopped onion for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup, 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the mixture, stirring until ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and evenly distributed.
- Spread half of the 6-oz stuffing mix across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even base layer.
- Pour the chicken mixture over the stuffing layer, smoothing it with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Sprinkle remaining stuffing mix across the top, ensuring complete coverage for a crispy golden topping.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and edges start bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing it to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture and to prevent soggy dressing.
- Shred chicken by hand for more rustic, tender pieces that blend smoothly into the casserole.
- Season the dressing mixture generously with poultry seasoning or sage to enhance the classic comfort food flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular bread with gluten-free cornbread or white bread alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 407 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg