(You may call it chicken anddressingcasserole.)
This chicken and stuffing casserole still relies on boxed stuffing mix for ease.
Is It Stuffing or Dressing?
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What’s dressing to you might be stuffing to someone else, depending on where they’re from.
According toGoogle Correlate, most searches for dressing were done in Southern states, and stuffing in Northern ones.
Leave at room temperature for 30 minutes and top with chicken as directed before baking.
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boxes chicken-flavored stuffing mix
4oz.
(8 Tbsp.)
unsaltedbutter, divided
2 1/2cups water
1(10-oz.)
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frozen cauliflower rice and vegetable mixture (such as Green Giant Riced Cauliflower Medley)
1(10-oz.)
frozen corn niblets
1tsp.
ground black pepper
8large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 lbs.)
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herbes de Provence spice blend
1tsp.
ground mustard powder
Directions
Prepare oven and baking dish:
Heat oven to 375F.
Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
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Spray a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray, or line with aluminum foil.
Make stuffing:
Prepare the boxed stuffing mixes according to package directions, using 4 Tbsp.
butter and 2 1/2 cups of water instead.
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Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
Fold in the still-frozen vegetables, salt, and pepper.
Marinate chicken:
In a small bowl, melt the remaining 4 Tbsp.
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In a large bowl, mix the herbes de Provence and mustard powder with butter.
Toss chicken thighs in butter-herb mixture until fully coated.
Bake casserole:
Arrange chicken thighs, skin-side up, on top of the stuffing.
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Rotate the pan halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
Place the baking dish under the broiler for 2-4 minutes until golden and crisped to your preference.
Be sure to watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is!
Bake this casserole uncovered to help the chicken brown in the oven.
you’re able to use any flavor or key in of stuffing you prefer, even homemade.
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