Description
This easy casserole features shredded rotisserie chicken and tender zucchini combined with creamy soup and sour cream, topped with a golden, buttery stuffing crust. Perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you want a satisfying, homemade dinner without the fuss.
Ingredients
- 1 small rotisserie chicken, pulled and shredded, about 2 to 3 cups of meat
- 3 medium zucchinis, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 box (6-ounce) Stove Top chicken stuffing mix, you can use herb or original flavor
- 1/2 cup butter, melted, for the topping
- 1 can (10-ounce) cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1/2 cup sour cream, adds richness and tang to the filling
- Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for extra flavor and a golden top
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, optional, for a subtle garlic note
- to taste salt and black pepper
- optional fresh parsley, for garnish after baking
Instructions
- Shred the Chicken: Pull the meat from your rotisserie chicken, discarding skin and bones, and shred it into bite-sized pieces. You should have approximately 2 to 3 cups of shredded chicken.
- Dice the Zucchini: Wash and trim the zucchinis, then cut them into 1/2-inch cubes. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which prevents a watery casserole.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced zucchini, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Stir until everything is evenly coated, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Prepare the Topping: Pour the entire box of Stove Top stuffing mix into a bowl. Add the melted butter and stir with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs and is evenly moistened, about 1 minute.
- Preheat and Grease: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Layer the Filling: Pour the chicken and zucchini mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom.
- Top with Stuffing: Sprinkle the butter-coated stuffing mix evenly over the filling, breaking up any large clumps with your fingers so the topping covers the surface.
- Bake: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes