Chicken Broccoli Stuffing Casserole
This chicken broccoli stuffing casserole combines cooked chicken, broccoli, pasta, creamy sauce, and a savory stuffing topping. It makes a filling family dinner and is a practical way to use leftover chicken.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini, penne, or egg noodles
- 5-6 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup or 1 1/2 cups homemade cream sauce
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 package seasoned stuffing mix, about 6 ounces
- Hot water and butter called for on the stuffing package
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch casserole dish.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until it is slightly firm. Drain well.
- If using fresh broccoli, cut it into bite-sized florets and steam or boil it for 3-4 minutes, until just tender. Drain well. If using frozen broccoli, thaw it completely and remove as much excess water as possible.
- Prepare the stuffing according to the package directions and set it aside.
- Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and shredded chicken to the prepared casserole dish.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup and milk until smooth. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the prepared stuffing evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until the filling is hot and bubbling around the edges.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Kid Chef Jobs
- Measure the pasta and milk.
- Shred cooled cooked chicken.
- Break broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Stir the soup and milk together.
- Add the cooled ingredients to the casserole dish.
- Spread the prepared stuffing over the top.
Adult Helper
An adult should cook and drain the pasta, steam the broccoli, prepare the hot stuffing, place the casserole in the oven, and confirm that the center is hot before serving.
Homemade Sauce Option
Instead of condensed cream of chicken soup, use about 1 1/2 cups of homemade cream sauce. A basic white sauce can be flavored with chicken broth, garlic powder, parsley, or shredded cheddar cheese.
Easy Variations
- Replace the pasta with 3 cups cooked rice.
- Use cooked turkey instead of chicken.
- Add peas, carrots, corn, or mushrooms.
- Stir shredded cheddar cheese into the creamy sauce.
- Replace the stuffing with breadcrumbs, crushed crackers, or shredded cheese.