Chicken Stuffing Bake
This easy-to-make chicken and stuffing casserole is bursting with comforting flavor and a delicious way to enjoy the holiday meal classics at any time.
Servings: 6
Calories: 421kcal
Ingredients
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken and mushroom soup (or use cream of chicken soup)
- 10.5 ounces cream of celery soup
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup salted butter, divided into 4 tablespoons and 4 tablespoons
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cup water
- 6 ounces Stove Top stuffing, chicken flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together both cans of soup and the milk until smooth.
- Add the cooked chicken to the soup mixture and stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Transfer the chicken and soup mixture to a 3-quart casserole dish or a 9×13 baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Lightly season the top with black pepper and a small pinch of salt, if needed. Set the dish aside.
- In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the onions, celery, and minced garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are soft and translucent.
- Stir the entire contents of the stuffing mix into the skillet. Pour the water over the mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Evenly spread the stuffing mixture over the chicken and soup layer in the casserole dish.
- Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and drizzle it evenly over the top of the stuffing.
- Place the casserole in the oven, uncovered, and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the stuffing is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbling.
- Serve right away.
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Notes
- You can prepare this dish ahead of time up to 24 hours in advance. Cover it tightly and refrigerate. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking as directed.
- Oven temperatures can vary, so you may need to recalibrate occasionally to ensure accuracy. Keep a close eye on the casserole as it nears the end of the baking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 947mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 948IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg
