Description
A hearty and comforting casserole combining shredded chicken with savory dressing, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 package (12 ounces) stuffing mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust as needed)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine the stuffing mix and chicken broth in a large mixing bowl; let it sit to absorb.
- Mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Add the shredded chicken, diced celery, diced onion, and thyme; stir to coat.
- Fold in the moistened stuffing mix carefully.
- Pour the mixture into the greased dish, spreading it evenly. If using, sprinkle cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with sautéed mushrooms or chickpeas. Use gluten-free stuffing for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg