Description
This Chicken Stuffing Bake recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Creamy chicken mixture topped with fluffy stuffing and baked to golden perfection, this casserole is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Mixture:
- 4 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Stuffing:
- 1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix (such as Stove Top)
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the stuffing: In a medium bowl, combine the stuffing mix and hot water; stir and let sit for 5 minutes to absorb.
- Make the chicken mixture: In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, black pepper, and mixed vegetables if using. Stir in shredded chicken.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the chicken mixture in the baking dish. Fluff the stuffing with a fork and spread it over the chicken. Drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- You can substitute cream of chicken with cream of mushroom or celery.
- For a cheesy version, sprinkle shredded cheese on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
