Chicken and Dressing Casserole
A comforting and hearty dish featuring shredded chicken mixed with cubed bread, sautéed vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all baked to golden perfection. This casserole is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 4 cups cubed dried bread
- 1 cup chopped onion
- ⅓ cup chopped celery
- 1 can cream of onion soup
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (for gravy)
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups chicken broth (for gravy)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté until tender.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, cream of onion soup, poultry seasoning, dried sage, and 1 cup of chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper and stir until well mixed.
- Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Transfer the mixture into the dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- While the casserole is baking, prepare the gravy. In a skillet over medium heat, melt ¼ cup unsalted butter. Stir in the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until it begins to brown slightly.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of chicken broth, seasoning with salt and pepper. Simmer until the gravy thickens, then stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
- Pour the gravy over the baked casserole and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg