Description
This comforting Chicken and Stuffing Casserole combines tender shredded chicken, creamy soup, mixed vegetables, and flavorful stove-top stuffing baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy, hearty dish perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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Broth and Butter
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Stuffing
- 6 ounces stove-top stuffing mix
Casserole Mixture
- 2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch casserole dish by coating it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Prepare stuffing: In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth with 1/4 cup unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the butter melts fully. Remove from heat, then stir in the 6-ounce package of stove-top stuffing mix. Cover the pan and set the stuffing aside to absorb the liquid while you prepare the casserole mixture.
- Mix creamy base: In a large mixing bowl, combine two cans of cream of chicken soup (10.75 ounces each) and 1 cup of sour cream. Mix thoroughly until the soup and sour cream are well blended, forming a smooth creamy base.
- Add chicken and vegetables: Stir 3 cups of cooked and shredded chicken and 1 1/2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables into the creamy soup mixture. Mix evenly to distribute all ingredients uniformly throughout the mixture.
- Assemble casserole: Transfer the chicken, vegetable, and soup mixture into the prepared 9×13-inch casserole dish. Spread the mixture evenly to create a consistent layer across the bottom of the dish.
- Top with stuffing: Spoon the prepared stuffing evenly over the surface of the chicken mixture in the casserole dish, covering the top completely.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish into the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the casserole is thoroughly heated through.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This allows the casserole to set slightly for easier portioning. Enjoy your warm, comforting chicken and stuffing casserole!
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian variation by substituting chicken broth and chicken with plant-based alternatives.
- To add extra flavor, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of the stuffing before baking.
- Be sure to use fully cooked chicken to save prep time and ensure food safety.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken casserole, stuffing casserole, comfort food, easy dinner, baked casserole, chicken and vegetables
