Description
Southern comfort calls for Chicken and Dressing Casserole when your family craves a hearty, soul-warming meal that brings everyone together around the dinner table. Tender chicken nestled with savory cornbread stuffing makes this classic dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that feels just like a warm hug from grandma.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 10.5 ounces cream of celery soup
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 6 ounces Stove Top chicken stuffing mix
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup milk
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh or dried parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and coat an 11×7-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Slice 2 pounds of chicken tenderloins into bite-sized chunks, then spread them across the prepared baking dish.
- Season your chicken pieces with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper, tossing to ensure even coverage.
- Whisk together the 10.5-ounce can of cream of celery soup, 10.5-ounce can of cream of chicken soup, and ¼ cup milk until completely smooth.
- Pour the creamy soup mixture directly over the seasoned chicken, spreading it evenly to cover all the meat.
- Sprinkle the entire 6-ounce box of Stove Top chicken stuffing mix across the top of the casserole in a uniform layer.
- Gently pour 1½ cups of chicken broth over the stuffing, softly pressing down if needed to help the liquid absorb.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes at 375°F.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes to create a golden-brown stuffing topping.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh or dried parsley before serving the casserole with its rich, creamy sauce.
Notes
- Always use fresh chicken tenderloins for the best texture and flavor in this comforting casserole.
- The key to a perfect dish is making sure the stuffing mix gets fully moistened by the chicken broth, which helps create a creamy, tender result.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular stuffing mix with gluten-free bread cubes and use gluten-free cream soups.
- Customize the flavor by adding sautéed onions, garlic, or herbs like thyme or rosemary to the chicken before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 437 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg