Fluffy Chicken Casserole Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Description:
You can prepare this delightful Fluffy Chicken Casserole the day before to save time! It’s a delicious dish that promises an amazing taste. The prep time mentioned does not include the time required to boil the chicken, so plan accordingly.
Recipe Category:
Chicken
Keywords:
Poultry, Meat, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 815.1
- Fat: 46.6g
- Saturated Fat: 14.6g
- Cholesterol: 256.7mg
- Sodium: 1497mg
- Carbohydrates: 41.5g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 6.9g
- Protein: 54.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Frying chicken |
| 1 | Herb stuffing mix |
| 2 | Butter |
| 1 1/2 | Margarine |
| 2 | Green onions with tops |
| 1 | Celery |
| 1/2 | Mayonnaise |
| 1 1/2 | Chicken broth |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 1/2 | Skim milk |
| 1/4 | Pepper |
| 1 | Nature’s Seasoning |
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius).
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Lightly grease a large 9x13x2-inch casserole dish.
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Cook the chicken and drain, reserving the cooking liquid. Strain the cooking liquid and remove any excess fat. Use 1-1/2 cups for chicken broth.
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Cut the chicken into large bite-sized pieces.
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In a medium skillet, sauté the green onions and celery in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle half of the stuffing mix in the bottom of the casserole dish.
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Mix the chicken, sautéed onions and celery, Nature’s Seasoning, mayonnaise, and chicken broth together. Evenly spread the chicken mixture on top of the stuffing.
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In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, skim milk, pepper, and cream of chicken soup. Pour this mixture over the chicken layer.
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If desired, you can refrigerate the casserole for up to 24 hours.
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Remove the casserole from the refrigerator about 1-1/2 hours before baking to allow it to come to room temperature.
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Just before baking, sprinkle the remaining half of the stuffing mix on top of the casserole.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until bubbly hot and slightly browned on top.
This Fluffy Chicken Casserole is a delightful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or any occasion when you crave comforting and flavorful chicken recipes. Enjoy the wonderful taste and the convenience of preparing it ahead of time!
