Hamdi Saidani This Pioneer Woman Chicken and Dressing Casserole is a comforting and savory recipe, which is made with herb-seasoned stuffing mix and cream of chicken soup. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about an hour.
Pioneer Woman Chicken and Dressing Casserole Ingredients
- 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, deboned and cut into bite size pieces
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 (6 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
- 2 ½ cups water
How To Make Pioneer Woman Chicken and Dressing Casserole
- Prep Oven and Make Stuffing Base: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the dried sage and the stuffing mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Spread this mixture in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the Chicken: Arrange the cooked, bite-sized chicken pieces in an even layer over the stuffing mixture.
- Make and Pour the Soup Mixture: In the same bowl you used for the stuffing, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and water. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Bake for 45 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly throughout. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Recipe Tips
- How to get the best chicken for this casserole? A store-bought rotisserie chicken is a fantastic time-saver and adds a ton of flavor. Simply shred or cube the meat and you’re ready to go.
- How can I make it creamier? For a richer, creamier sauce, you can substitute the 2 ½ cups of water with an equal amount of milk or a combination of milk and chicken broth.
- Can I add vegetables? Absolutely. To make this a more complete one-pan meal, you can stir about a cup of sautéed celery and onions into the soup mixture before pouring it over the chicken.
- Can I make this ahead of time? This is a great make-ahead meal. You can fully assemble the casserole, cover it tightly, and store it in the refrigerator for up to a day before baking. You may need to add 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
What To Serve With Chicken and Dressing Casserole
This hearty casserole is a meal in itself, but it’s traditionally served with Thanksgiving-style sides:
- A side of jellied or whole berry cranberry sauce
- Steamed green beans or a classic green bean casserole
- Fluffy dinner rolls
- A simple side salad
How To Store Chicken and Dressing Casserole
- Refrigerate: Cover the cooled casserole tightly with foil or transfer leftovers to an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat individual portions in the microwave or place the entire dish back in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
- Freeze: This casserole freezes well. You can freeze the whole unbaked casserole, or freeze leftover portions. Wrap tightly in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Pioneer Woman Chicken and Dressing Casserole Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 969 kcal
- Fat: 66g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 61g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
What’s the difference between dressing and stuffing?
Technically, u0022stuffingu0022 is cooked inside the cavity of a bird, while u0022dressingu0022 is cooked separately in a pan. This recipe is a dressing casserole.
Can I use a different kind of soup?
Yes, this recipe is very forgiving. You can use two cans of cream of chicken, or swap the cream of celery for cream of mushroom for a different flavor profile.
Can I use homemade bread cubes instead of a stuffing mix?
Yes. Use about 6 cups of dried bread cubes. You will need to add more seasonings, such as 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme, rosemary, and sage, to the melted butter along with the ½ teaspoon of sage called for in the recipe.
Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:
- Pioneer Woman Chicken Tortilla Casserole Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Chicken Fajitas Recipe
Pioneer Woman Chicken and Dressing Casserole Recipe
Description
A simple and savory casserole with a layer of herb stuffing, tender chicken, and a creamy soup sauce, all baked until hot and bubbly.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine melted butter, sage, and the dry stuffing mix. Spread this in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the cooked chicken over the stuffing.
- Whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and water until smooth.
- Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 45 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
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