Chicken Stuffing Casserole - Total Cost $9.65

*This is my version of a Chicken Stuffing Casserole.

Most ingredients used are Great Value Brand to be Budget Friendly.

I have included the cost for these items so you know exactly how much I spent on this meal,

if you are like me and are trying to budget your meals.

This Meal is a Staple in our Home.

This Meal is has been approved by my Kids. 😀

INGREDIENTS

1lb Chicken Breast $4.22

Chicken Stuffing (Great Value) $0.82

2 Cups Chicken Broth/or Water (Great Value) $1.33

1 Packet Mashed Potatoes (Idahoan Butter & Herb) $1.12

1 Bag Frozen Veggies (Great Value 12oz) $0.84

1 Can Cream of Chicken (Great Value) $0.58

1 Packet Chicken Gravy (Great Value) $0.74

3 1/2 Cups of Water

1/4 Cup or 1/2 Stick Butter

TOTAL COST $9.65

(Based on Spices Already in Stock in Home)

*PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT*

STEP 1)

CHICKEN

*For Cooking Your Chicken Breast,

I will give Instant Pot Instuctions which is what I used

and Stove Top Instuctions

Instant Pot

Season Chicken Breast w/ 1tsp of Salt & Pepper,

Add 2 Cups of Chicken Broth or Water,

Add Lid to Instant Pot,

Make Sure Vent in Sealed,

Set Timer for 12 Minutes,

When Timer Goes Off,

Allow Instant Pot to Vent Naturally for 10 Minutes,

Then Manually Release Vent

Stove Top

Season Chicken Breast w/1tsp of Salt & Pepper

Fill Pot w/Water or Chicken Broth to Cover Chicken Breast,

Let Boil for 30 Minutes or Until Chicken is Cooked All the way Through

Once Chicken Breast is Cooked Through,

Shred Chicken and Place in Casserole Dish

STEP 2)

STUFFING

In Medium Pot,
Add 1 1/2 Cups of Water and 1/4 Cup or 1/2 Stick of Butter,
Bring Water to a Boil and Remove from Heat
Add Stuffing Mix to Water.

Fluff Stuffing Mix with Fork

Add Stuffing to Casserole Dish w/Shredded Chicken.

Steam Veggies in Microwave for 7 Minutes,
Add Steamed Veggies and Cream of Chicken to Casserole Dish

Mix Together to Combine

STEP 3)

GRAVY

Mix Together 1 Cup of Cold Water w/Gravy Mix,
Bring to Boil and Whisk Constantly,
Reduce Heat to Simmer for 1 Minute

Combine Chicken Gravy to Casserole

STEP 4)

MASHED POTOTOES

Add 2 Cups Water to Medium Pot,
Bring to Boil,
Remove Pot From Heat,
Add In Instant Mashed Potatoes,
Fluff with Fork

Spread Mashed Potatoes on Top of Chicken Stuffing Mixture

Bake for 30 Minutes at 350 Degrees Fahrenheit

*Dish Makes 6 to 8 Hearty Helpings