Chicken and Dressing Casserole Recipe

This comforting savory Chicken and Dressing Casserole is made with shredded chicken, seasoned stuffing mix, and creamy soup, ready in 45 minutes. The golden, buttery topping breaks easily to reveal a bubbling, rich filling underneath. I make this whenever I crave holiday flavors on a busy weeknight.

Why This Classic Works

I used to think making dressing required waiting for Thanksgiving and spending hours in the kitchen. Then I realized combining rotisserie chicken with a boxed stuffing mix creates the ultimate shortcut meal.

The real trick is managing the liquid ratio so the bottom stays creamy while the top gets crispy. I learned the hard way that too much broth turns the whole dish soggy.

Chicken and Dressing Casserole Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 (6 oz) box cornbread stuffing mix
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How To Make Chicken and Dressing Casserole

1. Prep the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Mix the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, and black pepper until smooth. Fold in the shredded chicken.
3. Layer the chicken: Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
4. Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, toss the dry stuffing mix with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
5. Top and bake: Sprinkle the buttered stuffing evenly over the chicken layer. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until the edges bubble and the top is golden brown.

Recipe Tips

• Use rotisserie chicken: It saves time and provides tender, flavorful meat without extra prep.
• Watch the salt: The soup, broth, and stuffing mix contain plenty of sodium, so wait to add salt until tasting.
• Melt butter completely: Fully melted butter ensures every piece of the dry dressing mix gets coated for maximum crunch.

What To Serve With Chicken and Dressing

Serve this hearty dish with a crisp green salad tossed in a sharp vinaigrette to cut through the richness. Roasted green beans or glazed carrots also make excellent sides to round out the meal.

How To Store

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze the unbaked casserole tightly wrapped for up to 3 months, just thaw overnight before baking.

FAQs

• Can I use homemade stuffing? Yes, you can substitute about 3 cups of your favorite homemade dressing, just ensure it has enough moisture before baking.
• Why is my casserole runny? This usually happens if the chicken was not drained well or extra liquids were added. Let it rest for 10 minutes after baking to set.
• Can I add vegetables to the filling? Stirring in a cup of frozen mixed peas and carrots to the chicken layer works perfectly.

Nutrition

• Calories: 410 kcal
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 85mg
• Sodium: 890mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 28g
• Protein: 24g

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• BBQ Chicken Casserole Recipe
• Chicken Cauliflower Casserole Recipe
• Chicken Alfredo Tater Tot Casserole

Chicken and Dressing Casserole

Recipe by Emily Mitchell

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Total time

45

minutes

Chicken and Dressing Casserole features comforting buttery textures and savory shredded chicken, ready in 45 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner. The golden crisp topping and creamy filling make this simple meal an instant family favorite.

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• 1 (6 oz) box cornbread stuffing mix

• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1/2 cup whole milk

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

• 1. Prep the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
• 2. Mix the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, and black pepper until smooth. Fold in the shredded chicken.
• 3. Layer the chicken: Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• 4. Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, toss the dry stuffing mix with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
• 5. Top and bake: Sprinkle the buttered stuffing evenly over the chicken layer. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until the edges bubble and the top is golden brown.