Description
This Chicken and Stuffing Casserole recipe combines tender chicken with savory stuffing for a comforting and easy meal. It’s a perfect dish for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 package stuffing mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and parsley. Stir until well mixed.
- In another bowl, prepare the stuffing mix with the melted butter. Mix until all the stuffing is moistened.
- Grease a casserole dish and layer the chicken mixture evenly at the bottom.
- Top the chicken mixture with the prepared stuffing, spreading it evenly to cover all the chicken.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top for added flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the stuffing is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a quicker meal, use store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- Add frozen peas, carrots, or corn for extra nutrition and color.
- Adjust seasonings to your family’s preference.
- Do not overbake to prevent the stuffing from becoming dry.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-30 minutes or microwave individual portions until hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 3g
- Sodium: Approximately 900mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 28g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 90mg