Yum Yum Million Dollar Chicken Casserole – creamy chicken casserole topped with cornbread stuffing. Cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, stuffing mix, chicken broth, and butter. Can make ahead and freeze for later. Great quick weeknight casserole recipe! Kid Friendly!
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This Yum Yum Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Chicken topped with a creamy cheesy sauce and cornbread stuffing. O-M-YUM! I made this for a family dinner a few weeks ago and everyone raved about it! I already have this back on the menu again this weekend. It is that good! Whip up some green beans and biscuits and you are set! You must give this chicken and stuffing casserole recipe a try ASAP!
How to Make Million Dollar Yum Yum Chicken Casserole
This recipe is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread chopped cooked chicken in the bottom of the pan and set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together cream of chicken soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, and cream cheese. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread soup mixture over the chicken layer. Sprinkle a box of stuffing mix over the top of the casserole. Pour chicken broth and melted butter over the stuffing mix. Bake in a preheated oven until bubbly.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I use rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken in this dish.
- You can use any cooked chicken you have on hand. Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, or canned chicken all work great.
- Can substitute cooked turkey.
- You can use any flavor of condensed cream of soup in this casserole. Cream of Chicken, Cream of Mushroom Soup, and Cream of Celery all work great.
- Look for Unsalted Cream of Chicken to reduce the sodium.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-cream-of-chicken-soup/
- I use cornbread flavored Stove Top Stuffing. You can use any flavor you enjoy.
- Do NOT make the stuffing. You are only using the dry mix.
- Feel free to add vegetables to the casserole.
- broccoli
- spinach
- frozen mixed vegetables
- Can I make Chicken & Stuffing Casserole in advance? Yes! Assemble the casserole. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- You may need to add 10 to 15 minutes to the cooking time if you are baking the casserole straight from the refrigerator.
- Can I freeze Chicken & Stuffing Casserole? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- When ready to eat, thaw and bake as directed.
- Store the leftover chicken casserole in an airtight container in the fridge.
What to Serve with Chicken Stuffing Bake Recipe
This easy recipe has quickly earned a spot in our dinner rotation. We like to serve this with green beans or broccoli. It is equally delicious with asparagus or a green salad. Add this to your menu the next time you need a meal the whole family will enjoy!
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Yum Yum Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 5 cups chopped cooked chicken
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 -oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- 2 (10.5-oz) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ tsp onion powder or to taste
- ¼ tsp garlic powder or to taste
- 1 (6-oz) box cornbread stuffing, uncooked
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 4 Tbsp melted butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Spread chicken in the bottom of the dish. In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese, onion powder, and garlic powder. Spread over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the uncooked stuffing over the soup mixture. Mix together the broth and the melted butter and pour evenly over the stuffing.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Notes:
- I use rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken in this dish.
- You can use any cooked chicken you have on hand. Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, or canned chicken all work great.
- Can substitute cooked turkey.
- You can use any flavor of condensed cream of soup in this casserole. Cream of Chicken, Cream of Mushroom Soup, and Cream of Celery all work great.
- Look for Unsalted Cream of Chicken to reduce the sodium.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-cream-of-chicken-soup/
- I use cornbread flavored Stove Top Stuffing. You can use any flavor you enjoy.
- Do NOT make the stuffing. You are only using the dry mix.
- Feel free to add vegetables to the casserole.
- broccoli
- spinach
- frozen mixed vegetables
- Can I make Yum Yum Chicken Stuffing Casserole in advance? Yes! Assemble the casserole. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- You may need to add 10 to 15 minutes to the cooking time if you are baking the casserole straight from the refrigerator.
- Can I freeze Yum Yum Million Dollar Chicken Casserole? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- When ready to eat, thaw and bake as directed.
- Store the leftover chicken casserole in an airtight container in the fridge.
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I did make one change. I used ricotta cheese in place of cottage cheese. My husband and son do not like cottage cheese. I gave 5 stars because it was so good and I did not think the change in cheese made it any better. Excellent dish. DEFINITELY will make again