Dollys Chicken Stuffing Casserole (Print version)
Creamy chicken and vegetable casserole topped with buttery seasoned stuffing.
# What you'll need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (about 1–1.5 lbs)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup celery, finely chopped
03 - 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
→ Sauce
05 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Stuffing
12 - 1 package (6 oz) seasoned stuffing mix
13 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
14 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté celery, onion, and carrots in a drizzle of oil or butter for 5–7 minutes until just softened.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, thyme, pepper, and salt until smooth and well combined.
04 - Fold the cooked chicken and sautéed vegetables into the sauce mixture until evenly distributed.
05 - Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
06 - In a separate bowl, combine stuffing mix, melted butter, and chicken broth. Mix until stuffing is evenly moistened but not soggy.
07 - Sprinkle the stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken layer, covering completely.
08 - Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
09 - Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It transforms leftover chicken into something everyone actually fights over at the dinner table
- The combination of creamy filling and buttery seasoned topping hits every comfort button
- You can assemble it ahead and bake when needed, making it perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected company
02 -
- Overbaking dries out the chicken, so pull it when you see steady bubbling and deep golden color on top
- The stuffing needs to be moist but not wet or it becomes mushy instead of crispy
- Letting it rest is crucial, or it will slide apart when you try to serve it
03 -
- Cut your vegetables into small, even pieces so they cook through completely without becoming mushy
- If your stuffing seems dry after adding the butter and broth, add another tablespoon of broth