This Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is pure comfort food! Made with rotisserie chicken, vegetables, and a cornbread stuffing on top, it's like Thanksgiving dinner in a casserole dish!
1rotisserie chickenskin removed and meat shredded (about 3 cups)
1(6 oz) boxStove Top cornbread stuffing mix
2 1/4cupschicken brothdivided
1/4cupbuttermelted
1mediumoniondiced
2celery stalksdiced
1(10.75 oz) cancream of chicken soup
1cupfrozen corn
1/2cupheavy cream
1teaspoondried sage
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1cupshredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Prepare cornbread stuffing mix by mixing it with 1 1/4 cups chicken broth and melted butter in a bowl. Set aside.1 (6 oz) box Stove Top cornbread stuffing mix,2 1/4 cups chicken broth,1/4 cup butter.
In a large skillet, cook diced onion and celery over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until softened.1 medium onion,2 celery stalks.
Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken, cream of chicken soup, remaining 1 cup chicken broth, frozen corn, heavy cream, sage, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.1 rotisserie chicken,1 (10.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup,1 cup frozen corn,1/2 cup heavy cream,1 teaspoon dried sage,1/2 teaspoon garlic powder,1/2 teaspoon salt,1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Simmer for 3-4 minutes until heated through and well combined.
Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Top with cheddar cheese, then evenly distribute the prepared cornbread stuffing over the cheese.1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake uncovered for 10 minutes until stuffing is golden.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pro Tip: Don't skip the aluminum foil covering for the first part of baking! This ensures the bottom layer stays moist while the stuffing gets perfectly golden on top. The contrast between the creamy bottom and crispy stuffing topping is what makes this casserole so special.