This classic Chicken & Stuffing Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. Tender pieces of chicken are browned with paprika and flour, then baked in a rich layer of cream of chicken or mushroom soup. The top is crowned with a homemade stuffing made from soft bread cubes, melted butter, milk, and fresh herbs like sage and thyme. As it bakes, the flavors meld together, creating a moist, savory dish that is both hearty and satisfying. It 226;ÂÂs perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd, offering a warm, home-style experience that everyone will love. Simple ingredients come together to create a meal that feels special yet requires minimal effort.
Chicken & Stuffing Casserole
Description
This classic Chicken & Stuffing Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. Tender pieces of chicken are browned with paprika and flour, then baked in a rich layer of cream of chicken or mushroom soup. The top is crowned with a homemade stuffing made from soft bread cubes, melted butter, milk, and fresh herbs like sage and thyme. As it bakes, the flavors meld together, creating a moist, savory dish that is both hearty and satisfying. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd, offering a warm, home-style experience that everyone will love. Simple ingredients come together to create a meal that feels special yet requires minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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In a small bowl, mix flour, paprika, and pepper. Coat chicken pieces thoroughly with the flour mixture.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken pieces on all sides, about 15 to 20 minutes total. Remove chicken from skillet.
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Place browned chicken in an ungreased 9x9 inch baking dish.
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Pour one can of cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup evenly over the chicken.
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In a large bowl, combine soft bread cubes, melted butter, milk, salt, rubbed sage, dried thyme leaves, and pepper.
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Add chopped celery and onion to the bread mixture and toss until well combined.
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Mound the stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken and soup.
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Cover the dish tightly with foil.
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Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and stuffing is heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1193.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 63.1g98%
- Saturated Fat 15.4g77%
- Cholesterol 353.6mg118%
- Sodium 326.9mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 23.3g8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
- Sugars 0.2g
- Protein 110.4g221%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.