Description
This Easy & Cozy Chicken & Stuffing Casserole is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for any weeknight dinner. Featuring tender cooked chicken, creamy soups, and a buttery stuffing topping, this casserole combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful and satisfying dish. With added mixed vegetables and cheddar cheese, it’s a balanced meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Mixture
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of celery soup (or substitute with another cream of chicken soup)
- 1¼ cups chicken broth
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp dried thyme or poultry seasoning
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Stuffing Topping
- 1 (6 oz) box stuffing mix (like Stove Top)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Soup Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and chicken broth until smooth. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and dried thyme or poultry seasoning, stirring to combine all flavors evenly.
- Add Chicken and Vegetables: Fold in the cooked shredded or diced chicken along with the frozen mixed vegetables and shredded cheddar cheese, if using. Pour this mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
- Prepare Stuffing: In a separate bowl, combine the stuffing mix with the melted butter, mixing until the stuffing is fully moistened.
- Top Casserole: Spread the buttered stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken and vegetable layer in the casserole dish, creating a uniform topping.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 to 10 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving for a fresh pop of color and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of celery soup with an additional can of cream of chicken soup if desired.
- Feel free to swap frozen mixed vegetables with fresh vegetables, but adjust baking time accordingly.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Just add an extra 5–10 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
