Description
Cheesy Chicken & Stuffing Bake brings comfort and warmth to dinner tables with its golden, crispy topping and melted cheese layers. Family favorites combine in this hearty casserole that promises satisfaction in every satisfying, homestyle bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
Starch and Seasoning:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) dry stuffing mix (approximately 3 ¾ cups)
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces / 298 grams each) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 stick (½ cup / 113 grams) butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup canned fried onions
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a gentle 350°F and lightly coat a rectangular baking vessel with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine tender, shredded poultry with creamy condensed soup, aromatic thyme, and smooth milk in a spacious mixing bowl, blending the ingredients until harmoniously integrated.
- Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an even base layer that will serve as the foundation of the casserole.
- Melt butter and pour over the dried herb-seasoned bread cubes, gently tossing until each morsel is richly coated and glistening.
- Carefully distribute the buttery stuffing mixture across the chicken layer, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Scatter crispy, golden-brown fried onions atop the casserole, adding a delightful crunch and robust flavor profile.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil, protecting the delicate ingredients from direct heat.
- Bake for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to heat thoroughly.
- Remove the foil and return to the oven, letting the surface transform into a beautifully bronzed, crispy landscape.
- Continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the top achieves a perfect golden-brown hue.
- Remove from the oven and let rest briefly before serving this comforting, hearty meal to eager diners.
Notes
- Customize the stuffing by using homemade or store-bought mix for varied flavor profiles.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium cream of chicken soup and adding fresh herbs for depth.
- Transform this dish into a gluten-free option by using gluten-free stuffing mix and checking soup ingredients.
- Enhance protein content by adding diced vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the chicken mixture for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg