MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Make-Ahead Chicken Casserole image

"This hearty entree offers a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. Whenever I make it, someone asks for the recipe." Best of all, you can fix it ahead to simplify mealtime. -Sue Kennedy, Galloway, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) Stove Top chicken stuffing mix
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a large bowl, combine the chicken, corn, broccoli, soup, milk, sour cream, mayonnaise, pepper and mushroom mixture; transfer to a greased 13-in x 9-in. baking dish. Top with stuffing. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until stuffing is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 918mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.