Chicken and Summer Squash Casserole

Name: Chicken and Summer Squash Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 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, saucy casserole with squash and chicken (or turkey!) is classic Southern comfort food. It’s a great way to use up leftover poultry. It's worth the indulgence!

Submitted by lutzflcat

Updated on August 17, 2023

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

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Ingredients

cooking spray
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cups sliced yellow squash
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cups shredded or cubed 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 casserole 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 the heat and stir in chicken, Cheddar cheese, and crushed crackers.
Whisk mayonnaise, eggs, ranch dressing, and pepper together in a bowl; gently stir into squash mixture, then spread into the prepared casserole 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.

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	38%
Vitamin C 12mg	13%
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.