Description
This Chicken Stuffing Bake is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender shredded chicken with savory stuffing, all baked in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or using up leftover chicken or turkey.
Ingredients
Scale
For the stuffing:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (6 oz) box stuffing mix
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
For the chicken mixture:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the stuffing: In a medium bowl, combine the stuffing mix and hot water. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften.
- Make the chicken mixture: In a separate bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add shredded chicken and vegetables.
- Assemble the dish: Spread chicken mixture in the baking dish. Top with stuffing and melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor.
- This recipe is a great way to repurpose leftover Thanksgiving turkey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
