Description
With only 15 minutes of prep, this Easy Chicken and Stuffing Casserole will be a hit with your hungry family once it bakes for 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 box (6 ounces) Stove Top Stuffing
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
2 Tablespoons butter
1 cup water
2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
3 and 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. You will need a 9×13-inch casserole dish for this recipe.
- Prepare the stuffing: In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil and stir in the butter, just until melted. Stir in the Stove Top Stuffing mix allow to stand for five minutes, then fluff with a fork. Set aside while you prepare the chicken mixture.
- Thaw the frozen vegetables a little by running them under lukewarm water in a strainer. Set aside.
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In the casserole dish, add the chicken,sour cream, cream of chicken soup, vegetables and pepper. (You will add salt to taste to the finished dish). Stir gently until combined.
- Evenly sprinkle the prepared Stove Top stuffing on top of the chicken mixture.
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Bake casserole in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Check to ensure that it is heated through and it should be bubbling at the edges when it’s ready.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley (optional).
Notes
STORAGE & REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
To reheat, cover casserole dish with foil and place in a 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes, testing to ensure it’s heated through.
Microwave single servings on a plate in 30 second intervals until heated through.
Freeze leftover casserole in an airtight container for up to two months. Thaw in refrigerator before reheating.
MAKE AHEAD INSTRUCTIONS:
You can assemble this easy chicken casserole up to 1 full day ahead of time. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
To cook: bring to room temperature (30 minutes) and cook as directed. You may need to add an extra five minutes of cooking time.
To freeze before cooking: Assemble casserole as directed and cover with plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to two months.
To cook: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed, adding 10 to 15 minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
