Description
This Easy Chicken Stuffing Bake is a comforting and hearty casserole perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Combining tender cooked chicken with savory stuffing, a creamy sauce, and optional melted cheddar cheese, this dish is both delicious and simple to prepare. It’s versatile enough to include veggies or use rotisserie chicken for convenience, making it a crowd-pleaser for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Stuffing
- 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 (6-ounce) box stuffing mix
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
Creamy Sauce
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the stuffing: In a medium bowl, combine the stuffing mix with 1 1/2 cups hot water. Stir well and let it sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Mix the creamy sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until you achieve a smooth, well-blended sauce.
- Layer the chicken: Spread the cooked chicken evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a solid base layer.
- Pour the sauce: Evenly pour the creamy soup mixture over the chicken, spreading it out so it covers all the pieces thoroughly.
- Add cheese topping: If desired, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the sauce layer for a melted, cheesy finish.
- Add the stuffing: Fluff the prepared stuffing with a fork to loosen it, then spoon it evenly over the entire casserole, covering the cheese and sauce layers.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until the dish is hot, bubbly, and the top is lightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if preferred for a fresh touch.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works great for convenience and adds extra flavor.
- You can mix in cooked vegetables like peas or green beans to make it a complete meal.
- For meal prep, assemble the casserole and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
