Chicken and Summer Squash Casserole

Name: Chicken and Summer Squash Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 cups sliced yellow squash; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast; 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 16 saltine crackers, crushed; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®); ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm®); 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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This rich and saucy casserole is classic Southern comfort food and a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey. It's worth the indulgence!

Recipe by lutzflcat

Published on July 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

cooking spray
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cups sliced yellow squash
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
16 saltine crackers, crushed
1 cup mayonnaise
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm®)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (Optional)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add squash and onions and cook just until softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Don't overcook. Remove from heat and stir in chicken, Cheddar cheese, and crackers.
Whisk mayonnaise, eggs, ranch dressing, and pepper together in a bowl. Gently stir into squash mixture and spread into the prepared baking dish.
Combine stuffing mix and 1/2 cup melted butter in a separate bowl. Sprinkle over squash mixture, pressing down slightly.
Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Cook's Note:

You can use cubed cooked chicken breast instead of shredded.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

615	Calories
50g	Fat
24g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 615
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50g	64%
Saturated Fat 18g	90%
Cholesterol 164mg	55%
Sodium 705mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 12mg	58%
Calcium 191mg	15%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 379mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.