Description
Southern comfort comes alive with Chicken and Dressing Casserole, a hearty dish that wraps your dinner table in warm, familiar flavors straight from grandma’s kitchen. Tender chicken nestled between layers of savory cornbread stuffing creates a comforting meal your family will devour with smiles.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 1 package stuffing mix
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup butter, melted
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a cozy 350°F, ensuring your baking space is ready for comfort food magic.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 1 can cream of chicken soup, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup diced onions, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Blend these ingredients until they’re thoroughly incorporated.
- Introduce the entire package of stuffing mix into your bowl, gently folding until everything looks evenly distributed and integrated.
- Coat a casserole dish with cooking spray, then transfer your mixed ingredients into the prepared dish, spreading them smoothly and evenly.
- Melt ½ cup butter and drizzle it generously across the surface of your casserole, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the dish into your preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Watch for a golden-brown top and ensure the internal temperature reaches a steaming hot point.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and making it easier to serve.
Notes
- Freshly shredded chicken works better than pre-packaged rotisserie meat for more authentic flavor and texture.
- Customize the stuffing mix by adding chopped herbs like sage or thyme for extra depth and homemade taste.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular stuffing mix with gluten-free breadcrumbs or cornbread stuffing.
- Prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, which can enhance the blending of flavors and make weeknight dinners easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg