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Chicken & Stuffing Casserole

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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;€™s 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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 1193.8
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;€™s 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
  • 1/4 cup Oil
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3 1/2 pound Broiler-fryer chicken, cut
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, mix flour, paprika, and pepper. Coat chicken pieces thoroughly with the flour mixture.
  3. 3
    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.
  4. 4
    Place browned chicken in an ungreased 9x9 inch baking dish.
  5. 5
    Pour one can of cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup evenly over the chicken.
  6. 6
    In a large bowl, combine soft bread cubes, melted butter, milk, salt, rubbed sage, dried thyme leaves, and pepper.
  7. 7
    Add chopped celery and onion to the bread mixture and toss until well combined.
  8. 8
    Mound the stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken and soup.
  9. 9
    Cover the dish tightly with foil.
  10. 10
    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.

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