Description
Chicken and dressing casserole delivers holiday comfort on a weeknight with tender chicken, savory stuffing, and creamy sauce holding it all together. It bakes up golden, cozy, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 1 package stuffing mix (6 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
Seasonings:
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spray the dish generously with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 2 cups shredded chicken, 1 can cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup chicken broth. Stir until the ingredients are smoothly blended.
- Dice 1 cup celery and 1 cup onions into small, uniform pieces. Fold the chopped vegetables into your chicken mixture.
- Pour the entire 6-ounce package of stuffing mix into the bowl. Drizzle ½ cup melted butter over the top, then mix everything until the stuffing is completely moistened.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon black pepper across the mixture. Gently stir to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer. Use a spatula to smooth the top.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated 350°F oven. Bake for exactly 35 minutes until the top turns a rich golden brown and the edges become slightly crispy.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. This allows the dish to set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness by ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Swap canned cream of chicken soup with homemade white sauce for a healthier alternative.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free stuffing mix and substitute soup with cornstarch-thickened broth.
- Enhance flavor by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the chicken mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg