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Pioneer Woman chicken stuffing casserole

Pioneer Woman chicken stuffing casserole

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

This Pioneer Woman chicken stuffing casserole delivers big holiday flavor with weeknight effort: creamy chicken filling, a golden stuffing crust and dinner on the table in 50 minutes. Make it once and it'll become a family favorite. If you try it, leave a comment and a star rating below, and pin it so you have it ready for your next busy night.

Ingredients 

Filling

  • 4 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Topping

  • 12 ounces savory herb stuffing mix
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup salted butter

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13-inch dish.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrot and celery 6–8 minutes; stir in the thyme.
  • Stir in the flour for 1–2 minutes. Whisk in 4 cups broth and the cream; add turmeric, salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes until thick.
  • Off the heat, stir in the chicken, peas and parsley. Pour into the dish.
  • Heat 2 cups broth with 1/2 cup butter until melted. Stir in the stuffing mix, cover 5 minutes, then fluff.
  • Spoon the stuffing loosely over the filling. Bake uncovered 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Rest 10 minutes, garnish with parsley and serve.

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Large Dutch oven or heavy pot
  • Medium saucepan (for the stuffing broth and butter)
  • Whisk
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Fork (for fluffing the stuffing)
  • Chef's knife and cutting board
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Aluminum foil (for tenting if the top browns too fast)

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 651kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 31gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 1138mgPotassium: 681mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3892IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 4mg