Description
Easy Chicken & Stuffing Casserole is a cozy, one-dish comfort meal featuring tender chicken, creamy soup, and a golden buttery stuffing topping. It’s quick to prepare, made with pantry staples, and perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, shredded or diced chicken (e.g., rotisserie)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom)
- ½ cup sour cream or milk
- 1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix (herb or cornbread flavor)
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth or water
- ¼ cup melted butter
- Optional: 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables or sautéed onions
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup with sour cream or milk until smooth.
- Stir in cooked chicken and optional add-ins like vegetables or cheese.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare stuffing mix according to package instructions, using chicken broth for added flavor. Stir in melted butter.
- Spoon stuffing over the chicken layer and gently press down.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use green beans, broccoli, or mushrooms for added vegetables.
- Top with crispy fried onions or crushed Ritz crackers for crunch.
- Make homemade cream sauce if avoiding canned soup.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate or freeze before baking.
- Let rest after baking to help the casserole set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
