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Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, chicken, chicken dinner, chicken thighs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 475kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is made with simple everyday ingredients and is comfort food to the max. A simple homemade stuffing, creamy soup, and chicken thighs all baked for a simple yet delicious meal!
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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian or French bread
  • 6 skin on bone in chicken thighs
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • cups (295ml) low sodium chicken broth/stock
  • 1 (10.5oz)(298g) can cream of chicken soup or homemade cream of chicken soup

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut bread into small 1 inch cubes and place on a baking sheet. Bake stirring occasionally for 45 minutes or until dry. Set aside.
  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and brown skin side down in a large skillet over medium heat until skin is brown and crispy (about 5 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan sautee the vegetables in a little oil if needed until softened. Toss with the bread cubes, poultry seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with chicken broth and toss to combine.
  • Place the chicken thighs into the stuffing and top with cream of chicken soup. Bake uncovered for 40-50 minutes or until chicken has an internal temperature of 170°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1.4g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3mg