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Cozy Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

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A comforting casserole featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce with cottage cheese, and a crispy buttery stuffing topping. Perfect for family dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works wonders)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups prepared stuffing mix
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cottage cheese, chicken broth, and sour cream. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir the thyme and sage into the onion mixture. Fold the onions and herbs into the chicken mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
  5. Pour the chicken mixture evenly into the greased casserole dish and spread it out level.
  6. In a medium bowl, toss the stuffing mix with the melted butter until evenly coated.
  7. Sprinkle the buttery stuffing mix evenly over the chicken layer, pressing down lightly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the stuffing topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
  9. Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

Notes

If stuffing browns too fast, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Let casserole rest before serving for cleaner slices. Use cooked chicken to avoid overcooking. For gluten-free, use gluten-free stuffing or almond flour crumbs. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese and sour cream with coconut yogurt or cashew cream.

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