Description
Comfort comes alive with this hearty chicken and stuffing casserole from Midwestern kitchens. Rich layers of tender chicken, herbed stuffing, and creamy sauce deliver homestyle warmth you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
Starch/Base:
- 1 box stuffing mix
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Flavor Enhancers and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Arrange cooked chicken pieces in an even layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Carefully pour the creamy soup mixture over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions, using a fork to create a light, fluffy texture.
- Gently spread the prepared stuffing evenly across the top of the chicken and soup layer.
- Drizzle melted butter over the stuffing, allowing it to seep into the mixture for added richness.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the edges become bubbly.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the layers settle and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Swap chicken for turkey or plant-based protein to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream of chicken soup and low-salt chicken broth.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to boost flavor complexity and aromatic profile.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free stuffing mix and checking soup ingredients for wheat-based thickeners.
- Prep Time: 20 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: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg