Chicken and Dressing Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

For the Casserole:

Cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken (3 cups, shredded or cubed)

Onion (1 medium, diced)

Celery (2 stalks, diced)

Butter (½ cup, divided)

Cream of chicken soup (1 can, 10.5 oz)

Cream of mushroom soup (1 can, 10.5 oz)

Chicken broth (1 ½ cups)

Poultry seasoning (1 tsp)

Black pepper (½ tsp)

Sage (½ tsp, optional)

Stuffing mix (1 package, about 6 oz or 3 cups)

Eggs (2 large, beaten)

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
Melt ¼ cup of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and celery, sautéing until they are soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Chicken Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and ½ cup of chicken broth. Add the poultry seasoning, black pepper, and optional sage. Stir in the sautéed onions and celery, mixing until well combined.

Step 4: Prepare the Stuffing
In a separate bowl, mix the stuffing with 1 cup of chicken broth and ¼ cup of melted butter. Add the beaten eggs and stir until the stuffing is well-moistened but not soggy …