Chicken and Dressing Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 cups cornbread dressing
• 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add chicken and cornbread dressing and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in cream of chicken soup and black pepper and cook until heated through. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
6. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• The original version of this casserole was made with canned biscuits instead of cornbread dressing.
• This dish is often served at Southern family gatherings.
• The addition of cheese gives this dish a delicious, creamy flavor.