Description
Hearty chicken and stuffing casserole brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, merging savory poultry with herbed bread cubes in a creamy, golden-brown masterpiece. Warm, satisfying flavors promise a delightful meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
Soup and Cream Base:
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can cream of celery soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
Supplemental Ingredients:
- 1 (6 ounces / 170 grams) box stuffing mix
- 1/2 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create the stuffing base by mixing dry stuffing mix with melted butter and warm chicken broth, allowing the mixture to hydrate and absorb liquid for maximum flavor development.
- Craft the creamy sauce by whisking together cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Arrange shredded chicken as the foundational layer in the prepared baking dish, ensuring even distribution across the bottom of the pan.
- Generously pour the prepared soup mixture over the chicken, spreading carefully to create a uniform coating that will infuse moisture throughout the casserole.
- Distribute sliced mushrooms and chopped celery across the soup layer to add texture and additional vegetable complexity to the dish.
- Evenly scatter the prepared stuffing mixture over the top, creating a golden-brown crispy layer that will provide a delightful crunch.
- Optional: Sprinkle cheese over the stuffing for an extra layer of richness and flavor.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld and ingredients to heat thoroughly.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become bubbly and crisp.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a bright, fresh element and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Customize the stuffing by using homemade bread cubes instead of boxed mix for a more rustic, personalized flavor profile.
- Swap chicken with turkey or plant-based protein to accommodate different dietary preferences and make the dish more versatile.
- Keep the casserole moist by ensuring the stuffing mixture isn’t too dry and covering with foil during initial baking to prevent burning.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or carrots to increase the dish’s vitamin and mineral content.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg