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Stove Top Stuffing Chicken Casserole Recipe

Stove Top Stuffing Chicken Casserole Recipe
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This Stove Top Stuffing Chicken Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish featuring shredded chicken layered between savory stovetop stuffing and a creamy chicken soup mixture, topped with melted cheddar cheese and a crispy crumbly stuffing topping. It’s a perfect, easy-to-make casserole for family dinners that combines rich flavors and textures into one satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Vegetables

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed (peas, carrots, corn blend)
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Stuffing

  • 1 package (6 ounces) stove top chicken flavor stuffing mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Creamy Sauce

  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Topping

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Stuffing Base: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Melt the 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until liquid and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the entire stuffing mix until evenly moistened. Press half of this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer that will act as the crust.
  2. Create the Creamy Chicken Filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chicken broth until smooth and fully combined. Stir in diced onion, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Fold in the cooked chicken and thawed mixed vegetables carefully to coat evenly without breaking up the chicken. The mixture should be thick but pourable.
  3. Layer and Assemble the Casserole: Pour the creamy chicken mixture over the pressed stuffing base in the baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Crumble the remaining stuffing mixture over the cheese layer loosely, without pressing down, to create a textured topping.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes until the edges bubble, the topping is golden brown, and cheese is melted and browned in spots. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
  5. Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes on a wire rack. This helps the layers set for clean slicing. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Use a sharp spatula to serve portions that maintain their layered structure.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken for more flavor than boiled chicken.
  • Do not press down the top stuffing layer to ensure a crispy contrast with the creamy filling.
  • Allow the casserole to rest after baking to achieve clean slices and better flavor melding.
  • You can substitute frozen mixed vegetables with fresh vegetables diced into small pieces.
  • If you prefer less sodium, choose a low-sodium cream of chicken soup and broth.

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