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Quick & Cozy Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

TOTAL
50min
PREP
15min
COOK
35min
Easy

A comforting and incredibly easy weeknight meal, this chicken and stuffing casserole brings all the cozy flavors of Thanksgiving to your table in under an hour. Perfect for busy evenings!

450 Calories
30g Protein
35g Carbs
20g Fats

*Nutrition per serving

casserole
chicken
stuffing
quick

Ingredients

Servings: 6
50g (1/4 cup) Butter
100g (1 cup) Celery
100g (1 cup) Onion
500ml (2 cups) Chicken Broth
305g (10.75 oz) Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
500g (1 lb) Cooked Chicken
227g (8 oz) Stuffing Mix
15g (1/4 cup) Fresh Parsley

Steps

1

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

2

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the 50g (1/4 cup) of butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped 100g (1 cup) of celery and 100g (1 cup) of onion. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and translucent. Be careful not to brown them.

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Softening the vegetables first builds a flavor base for the casserole.

3

Add the 500ml (2 cups) of chicken broth and the 305g (10.75 oz) can of condensed cream of chicken soup to the skillet with the softened vegetables. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is fully incorporated and the sauce has slightly thickened.

4

Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 500g (1 lb) of shredded or cubed cooked chicken and the 227g (8 oz) of stuffing mix. Ensure everything is evenly distributed throughout the creamy chicken mixture.

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Using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken makes this step exceptionally fast. Ensure the stuffing mix is fully moistened by the liquid.

5

Pour the entire mixture into the prepared 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) baking dish, spreading it evenly. If you prefer a crispier topping, you can reserve a small amount of the stuffing mix (about 1/4 cup) and sprinkle it over the top.

6

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 20 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the casserole to heat through.

7

Remove the aluminum foil. Continue to bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy, and the casserole is bubbling around the edges. If you reserved stuffing mix for the topping, it should be nicely toasted.

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Keep an eye on the topping to prevent it from burning. If it's browning too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil.

8

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the casserole to set slightly, making it easier to portion. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley just before serving.

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Resting is crucial for casseroles to prevent them from being too soupy when served.