Description
This Rotisserie Chicken & Stuffing Casserole is a cozy, all-in-one comfort dish featuring tender rotisserie chicken, savory stuffing, and a creamy, cheesy sauce—perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a holiday-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 (6-oz) box seasoned stuffing mix
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk for lighter version)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese, divided
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or poultry seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery for 4–5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour in broth and cream; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in ½ cup cheese until melted. Fold in shredded chicken.
- Spread stuffing mix in the prepared dish. Pour chicken mixture evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top. Cover loosely with foil.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve.
Notes
- Add cooked vegetables like peas, carrots, or green beans for extra nutrition.
- Use a blend of cream and sour cream or cream cheese for richness.
- Try different cheeses like gouda or Monterey Jack for a new flavor.
- Mix panko with butter for a crunchy topping before baking uncovered.
- Swap in turkey, pork, or chicken sausage as alternate proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
