The Ultimate Comfort Casserole | Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade cream sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of mushroom soup

Cream of mushroom soup is often less expensive and can be used as a substitute.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Processed cheese can be more affordable while still providing creaminess.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.

Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté chopped onion and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix, chicken broth, and water; mix well.

Add the sautéed onion and celery to the stuffing mixture; stir until combined.

In a greased baking dish, spread half of the stuffing mixture evenly on the bottom.

Layer shredded chicken over the stuffing mixture evenly.

Spread cream of chicken soup over the chicken layer.

Top with remaining stuffing mixture, spreading it evenly.

Sprinkle black pepper, garlic powder, sage, and parsley over the top.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.

If using, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until melted.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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