Description
Southern chicken & dressing casserole blends comfort and tradition in one hearty dish. Layers of tender chicken, savory herbs, and creamy cornbread dressing create a soul-satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 cups chicken, shredded
Vegetables:
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 box stuffing mix
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the stuffing mix, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, chicken broth, milk, melted butter, finely chopped celery, and diced onion until the mixture is well-blended and smooth.
- Distribute the shredded chicken evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- Gently pour the prepared stuffing mixture over the chicken, using a spatula to spread it carefully and ensure complete coverage.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and bubbling edges that indicate the dish is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set and enhance the flavors.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy the comforting blend of chicken and savory stuffing.
Notes
- Swap regular stuffing mix for gluten-free options to accommodate those with wheat sensitivities.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium cream soups and homemade chicken broth for a healthier version.
- Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the stuffing mixture for extra depth.
- Prep chicken in advance by using rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken to save time and add more complex flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg