Description
Yum Yum Chicken is a comforting baked casserole featuring tender chopped cooked chicken smothered in a creamy mixture of sour cream and cream soups, topped with a buttery cornbread stuffing that bakes to a golden, crispy finish. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a family dinner and delivers hearty flavors with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1½ lb chopped cooked chicken
Creamy Sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5-oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5-oz) can cream of celery soup
Stuffing Topping
- 1 (6-oz) box cornbread stuffing (uncooked, Stove Top or Pepperidge Farm)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 Tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer the chicken: Spread the chopped cooked chicken evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This forms the hearty base of the casserole.
- Mix and add creamy sauce: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and sour cream until smooth. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the chicken layer to create a rich and flavorful topping.
- Add stuffing topping: Sprinkle the uncooked cornbread stuffing evenly over the creamy sauce layer. If your stuffing mix includes a separate herb packet, sprinkle the herbs over the stuffing now for added flavor.
- Pour broth and butter mixture: In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth with the melted butter. Pour this mixture evenly over the stuffing layer to moisten and bind it, which helps the stuffing bake to a crisp, golden topping.
- Bake the casserole: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the stuffing topping is golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken leftover from previous meals or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Ensure the stuffing package’s herb packet, if separate, is sprinkled on top for optimal flavor.
- For a crispier topping, you can broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- This dish can be prepared ahead up to assembling the casserole; refrigerate uncovered for a few hours before baking.
- Adjust salt levels by choosing regular or low-sodium soups and broth based on dietary needs.
