Chicken and Stuffing Casserole Recipe
This Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is a comforting, easy-to-make dish featuring shredded rotisserie chicken baked in a creamy mushroom and chicken soup mixture, topped with buttery herb-seasoned stuffing crumbs. Ideal for a hearty family meal, it combines rich flavors and a crisp topping for satisfying texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
Topping Ingredients
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) package (about 3 3/4 cups) dry stuffing mix (Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing Mix preferred)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish or a similar 3-quart baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, condensed cream of chicken soup, and milk until fully combined. Fold in the shredded cooked chicken until evenly coated. Transfer this mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, pour the melted butter over the dry stuffing mix. Gently toss the stuffing with the butter until all crumbs are evenly coated with butter. Sprinkle this buttery stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken mixture in the casserole dish.
- Bake Covered: Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to warm through and begin melding the flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Carefully remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. This will brown the stuffing topping and create a crispy, golden crust.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired for a fresh, colorful finish.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup with homemade or low-sodium versions to control sodium levels.
- To add a vegetable, feel free to stir in cooked broccoli or green beans before topping with stuffing.
- For extra richness, add shredded cheese to the chicken mixture before topping.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
Keywords: Chicken casserole, stuffing topping, comfort food, easy dinner, rotisserie chicken recipe, creamy chicken bake
