Description
This comforting Chicken Stuffing Casserole combines shredded chicken, savory mixed vegetables, and creamy soup topped with a crispy, buttery stuffing layer. It’s a quick and easy baked dish perfect for a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Stuffing
- 6 oz. or about 3 cups dry chicken stuffing mix
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 12 oz. frozen mixed vegetables
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup milk
Topping
- 3 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole.
- Prepare stuffing: Prepare the dry chicken stuffing mix according to the package directions, usually involving combining the mix with boiling water and letting it sit to absorb the moisture.
- Layer chicken: Grease a casserole dish and spread the cooked and shredded chicken in a single even layer at the bottom.
- Add vegetables and seasoning: Layer the frozen mixed vegetables evenly over the chicken. Then sprinkle salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper on top to season the vegetables.
- Mix and pour sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and milk until smooth, then pour this mixture evenly over the vegetable layer.
- Top with stuffing: Spoon the prepared stuffing evenly over the casserole, covering the soup and vegetable layers.
- Add butter: Melt the butter and drizzle it over the stuffing layer to help it crisp and brown while baking.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the stuffing is golden brown and crispy on top.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen mixed vegetables with fresh vegetables like carrots, peas, and corn for a fresher taste.
- If you prefer a lower-fat version, use low-fat cream of chicken soup and milk.
- Make sure to fully thaw the frozen vegetables slightly for even layering and cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated, but the stuffing topping may lose crispiness.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free stuffing mix and cream of chicken soup.
