Description
This Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make baked dish featuring tender shredded chicken mixed with creamy soups and topped with buttery herb seasoned stuffing. It’s perfect for a hearty family meal and combines classic flavors for a warm, satisfying casserole.
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (Campbell’s Heart Healthy variety)
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup (Campbell’s Heart Healthy variety)
- 1 cup milk
Stuffing Topping
- 1 (12 ounce) package dry Pepperidge Farm herb seasoned stuffing mix
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly and set it aside to use later.
- Mix soups and milk: In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, condensed cream of chicken soup, and the milk until smooth and well combined.
- Combine chicken with soup mixture: Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken into the soup mixture until evenly coated. Transfer this combined chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare stuffing topping: In a separate bowl, pour the melted butter over the dry herb seasoned stuffing mix. Gently stir until all the stuffing is well coated with butter, ensuring flavorful and crispy topping.
- Assemble casserole: Sprinkle the buttered stuffing mix evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish, covering it completely.
- Bake covered: Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes, allowing it to heat through and meld flavors.
- Finish baking uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the top is browned and crispy.
- Serve: Once baked, let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your warm, hearty Chicken and Stuffing Casserole!
Notes
- You can substitute the canned soups with homemade cream soups for a fresher taste.
- For a lower fat option, use reduced-fat butter and soups labeled as low-fat or reduced sodium.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.
- Add vegetables like green beans or mushrooms to the chicken mixture for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Ensure the stuffing is evenly coated with butter to get a crispy topping after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American