Chicken Stuffing Bake

Servings 6-8

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter

2 medium onions, chopped

1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 large celery rib, diced

1/2 teaspoon dried sage

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, or to taste

6 garlic cloves, finely chopped (can use less)

1/2 pound fresh sauteed sliced mushrooms (or can use a can of sliced drained mushrooms)

6 cups soft breadcrumbs, firmly packed

1 teaspoon baking powder,

3 eggs, slightly beaten

6 cups soft breadcrumbs, well packed

2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken (can use more)

1 cup chicken broth (more if needed)

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1/4 cup melted butter (can use more butter)

grated Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Butter an 11 x 7-inch or a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or any size that will hold the stuffing (only grease the dish with butter or margarine not cooking spray).

In a skillet melt butter over medium-high heat.

Add in onions,  green pepper, celery, sage and poultry seasoning until softened (this may take about 6 minutes).

Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.

Mix in the sauteed mushrooms then remove from heat to cool slightly.

Mix the baking powder, eggs, breadcrumbs and diced chicken.
Add in the chicken both; toss co combine (if the mixture seems dry add in more chicken broth).
Season with salt and pepper, adding in more sage and poultry seasoning to taste if needed.
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish

Sprinkle the top with melted butter, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Uncover and bake for another 20 minutes.

You will also find this recipe on Recipezazz.com

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