Description
A heartwarming casserole featuring seasoned chicken and buttery stuffing, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken (thighs or breasts)
- 4 cups stale or day-old rustic bread, torn
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs. Sauté in a skillet until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions and celery until soft.
- In a large bowl, mix sautéed vegetables with torn bread and chicken broth until the bread absorbs the broth.
- Layer the cooked chicken in a greased casserole dish, then spoon the stuffing mixture over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil during the last 10 minutes to brown the top.
- Let it rest for a few minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
For a moister stuffing, adjust the amount of broth used. Allow the casserole to rest before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, comfort food, family recipe, holiday dish, easy dinner