Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Stove Top stuffing mix (add more if you’re a stuffing lover!)
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1 ½ cups water or chicken broth (for extra flavor)
- ¼ cup butter (for sautéing)
- 3 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (for creaminess)
- ½ can cream of mushroom soup (adds rich flavor)
- 8 ounces sour cream (for a tangy touch)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare Stuffing: In a medium saucepan, bring the water or broth to a boil. Stir in the stuffing mix, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit until the liquid is absorbed, then fluff with a fork.
- Sauté Veggies: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced celery and onion. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes.
- Mix the Creamy Layer: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the shredded chicken evenly in the prepared baking dish. Top with the sautéed vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Pour the creamy soup mixture over the top.
- Add Stuffing: Gently spread the prepared stuffing on top, forming a flavorful crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Salt, my dear: Remember that rotisserie chicken is often already seasoned, and those canned soups can be a bit salty too. So, taste as you go, and add salt with a gentle hand. You can always add more, but you can’t take it away!
- That delightful stuffing: Now, for the stuffing, you want it just right, not too dry and certainly not soggy. Feel free to adjust the liquid – water or chicken broth will do nicely. And a little secret? Chicken broth will give it a marvelous extra bit of flavor. Voilà!
- A touch of freshness: While those creamy soups are convenient, a sprinkle of fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley in your sautéed veggies or creamy mixture can really wake up the flavors and add a lovely little zing. Don’t be shy!
- Soup’s on (or maybe not!): If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, or perhaps you’re watching the sodium, you can absolutely make your own cream sauce. A simple roux with butter and flour, some milk, and a bit of chicken broth will do the trick beautifully. It’s all about making it your own, n’est-ce pas?
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes