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Creamy Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

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This cozy casserole combines tender chicken, mixed vegetables, creamy sauce, and a buttery stuffing topping for the ultimate comfort food. Quick to assemble and perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie or leftover roast chicken)
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (plus more if needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage (optional)
  • 1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (for stuffing topping)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for cheesy top)
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken and mixed vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, thyme, and sage until smooth.
  4. Pour creamy sauce over chicken and veggies. Stir gently to coat. Spread evenly in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over chicken layer if desired.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine stuffing mix, melted butter, and chicken broth. Toss until stuffing is evenly moistened but not soggy. Add more broth if needed.
  6. Spoon stuffing mixture evenly over chicken and sauce. Do not press down; keep it fluffy.
  7. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until stuffing is golden brown and edges are bubbling. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly.
  8. Check for doneness: casserole should be hot and creamy, stuffing crisp. If dry, drizzle more broth and bake 5 more minutes.
  9. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, use GF stuffing and soup. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based sour cream and soup. Thaw and pat dry veggies to avoid watery casserole. Rotisserie chicken saves time. Add extra broth for creamier layers. Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Freezes well for up to 2 months.

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