Name: Chicken & Dressing Casserole (Classic Southern Comfort Dish)
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped; 1 (6 oz) box cornbread stuffing mix or dressing mix; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup; 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup; ½ cup milk; ½ cup unsalted butter, melted; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; Optional: diced onion or celery

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1 (6 oz) box cornbread stuffing mix or dressing mix
1 cup chicken broth
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup
½ cup milk
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Optional: diced onion or celery

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Prepare the Dressing

In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix, chicken broth, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is evenly moistened.

Step 3: Make the Creamy Base

Add cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, milk, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning to the dressing mixture. Stir until well combined.

Step 4: Add the Chicken

Fold in the cooked chicken (and optional onion or celery) until evenly distributed.

Step 5: Bake

Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until golden and set. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Homemade cornbread dressing works beautifully.
Do not overbake to prevent dryness.
Adjust broth for preferred texture.

Resting time helps the casserole set properly.