Description
A comforting casserole with layers of juicy chicken, buttery stuffing, and tender mushrooms, perfect for potlucks and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken
- 6 cups prepared herbed stuffing
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream or 1 can condensed cream of chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar or Gruyère cheese
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil, then sauté onion until soft and golden, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and sauté until they brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic for the last minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir for one minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, and add cream or soup. Season and simmer until thickened.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, stuffing, and creamy mushroom mixture. Adjust seasoning and cheese if desired.
- Transfer to a buttered baking dish, dot the top with butter or brush with olive oil, and bake for 25-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish and enjoy!
Notes
Adapt the recipe based on what you have on hand. Use leftovers or different types of stuffing for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, comfort food, potluck recipes, easy dinner recipes
