Description
Comforting chicken and stuffing casserole bake brings classic American home cooking straight to your dinner table. Hearty layers of tender chicken, savory herb-seasoned stuffing, and creamy sauce create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
Mixed Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Topping:
- 1 (10.5 ounces/298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 package (6 ounces/170 grams) stuffing mix
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F, creating an optimal temperature for the casserole’s transformation.
- Craft the foundational chicken mixture by blending shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mixed vegetables, and chicken broth in a spacious mixing vessel. Enhance with garlic powder, salt, and pepper for nuanced flavor complexity.
- Transfer the harmonized chicken mixture into a thoroughly greased 9×13 inch baking dish, ensuring an even distribution that promises consistent taste in every serving.
- Develop the crispy stuffing topping by thoroughly coating stuffing mix crumbs with melted butter, creating a rich, golden-potential layer that will crown the casserole.
- Meticulously layer the butter-infused stuffing across the chicken base, creating a uniform blanket that will crisp and brown during the baking process.
- Slide the assembled casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 30-35 minutes until the surface achieves a golden-brown hue and the interior bubbles with anticipation.
- Extract the casserole from the oven, permitting a brief resting period to stabilize and meld flavors. Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant visual and herbal accent before serving.
Notes
- Swap chicken with plant-based alternatives like tofu or jackfruit for a vegetarian version that maintains the creamy, comforting texture.
- Replace cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or a homemade cashew cream sauce to accommodate dairy-free and vegan dietary needs.
- Use gluten-free stuffing mix and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free to create a celiac-friendly meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like spinach, kale, or roasted bell peppers to boost fiber and vitamin content without changing the dish’s core character.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg