Description
This chicken stuffing casserole is the ultimate comfort food—creamy, savory, and topped with a golden crunchy crust. Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or potlucks, it’s easy to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly adaptable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 cups stuffing (classic bread or cornbread)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or homemade equivalent)
- ½ cup milk or chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken and stuffing. Toss lightly.
- In a saucepan, warm soup and milk/broth until smooth. Pour over chicken-stuffing mixture and fold gently.
- Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish. Spread evenly.
- Top with cheese and breadcrumbs. Optional: sprinkle smoked paprika or nuts.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until top is golden and bubbling. Let rest 5–10 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Assemble a day ahead for convenience; bake when ready to serve.
- Rotate cheese types for different flavor profiles.
- Freeze pre-baked casserole for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole, Dinner
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg