Description
This Chicken Dressing Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for cozy family meals. Featuring shredded cooked chicken, classic stuffing mix, cream of chicken soup, fresh vegetables, and topped with melted cheddar cheese, it bakes to a bubbly golden perfection in just 50 minutes. A savory, hearty casserole that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups stuffing mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, stuffing mix, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth thoroughly.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Add chopped celery, chopped onion, black pepper, and garlic powder to the bowl with the mixture.
- Mix Well: Stir all ingredients together until everything is evenly combined.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish and transfer the mixture evenly into it.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
Notes
- Use precooked chicken to save time or roast/bake chicken beforehand if preparing from scratch.
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs such as thyme or sage to the mixture.
- Stuffing mix can be seasoned or unseasoned depending on your preference.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- This casserole can be doubled for larger gatherings using a bigger baking dish.
