Description
Hearty chicken and stuffing casserole brings comfort from grandmother’s kitchen to modern dining tables. Creamy layers of tender chicken, herbs, and crispy bread cubes create a nostalgic meal families will cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts (shredded or diced)
Stuffing and Base:
- 1 box boxed stuffing mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped, optional)
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped, optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create a smooth, creamy sauce by whisking together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, salt, and pepper until fully incorporated.
- Distribute shredded chicken in an even, uniform layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Gently cascade the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Prepare packaged stuffing mix following the manufacturer’s specific instructions, using a fork to fluff and separate the mixture for optimal texture.
- Carefully spread the prepared stuffing across the entire surface of the chicken and sauce layer, creating a consistent topping.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the stuffing, allowing it to penetrate and enhance the flavor profile.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate complete cooking.
- Allow the casserole to rest and slightly cool for 5-7 minutes before serving to help it set and make portioning easier.
Notes
- Opt for rotisserie chicken to save time and enhance flavor with pre-seasoned meat.
- Use low-sodium cream of chicken soup to control salt intake and customize seasoning.
- Swap traditional stuffing with gluten-free mix for celiac or wheat-sensitive diners.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to boost the casserole’s aromatic profile and depth of taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg