Decided to cook this for dinner, and guess what? My hubby and I couldn’t resist, and he ate more than half of it
Bringing together the goodness of boneless chicken breast, creamy soups, and seasoned stuffing, Chicken Dressing Casserole is a culinary masterpiece that deserves a spot on your dinner table. This article provides a comprehensive guide, from ingredients to detailed instructions, ensuring your casserole turns out perfect every time.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boneless, skinless chicken breast | 3 pounds |
| Condensed cream of celery soup | 1 can (10.5 ounces) |
| Condensed cream of chicken soup | 1 can (10.5 ounces) |
| Milk | 10 ½ fluid ounces |
| Seasoned cornbread stuffing mix | 1 package (6 ounces) |
| Chicken broth | 1 ½ cups |
| Optional adds: Diced onion, Chopped celery | 1/2 cup onion, 2 stalks celery (if desired) |
Instructions:
- Boil the Chicken: Place the chicken breast in a saucepan with lightly salted water. Boil for about 30 minutes until thoroughly cooked. Set aside and reserve the cooking broth.
- Prepare Chicken Pieces: Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and distribute evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix Soups: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken and celery soups.
- Blend with Milk: Measure 10 ½ fluid ounces of milk using one of the empty soup cans. Mix it with the condensed soups and pour the mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Moisten Stuffing: In a separate bowl, mix the seasoned cornbread stuffing with chicken broth until moistened.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, add finely diced onion and chopped celery to the stuffing mixture. Thoroughly combine.
- Layer the Casserole: Spoon the stuffing mixture over the chicken and soup in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving.
