Dollys Chicken Stuffing Casserole (Printable)
Tender chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce topped with seasoned stuffing baked until golden and bubbly.
# 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook celery, onion, and carrots in a drizzle of oil or butter for 5–7 minutes until 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 the stuffing is evenly moistened.
07 - Sprinkle the stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken layer. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
08 - Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its the kind of dinner that makes people linger at the table long after the plates are empty
- The creamy sauce and crispy topping create this perfect texture contrast nobody can resist
- Everything comes together in one pan with minimal prep but maximum reward
02 -
- I learned the hard way that skipping the vegetable sauté makes them too crisp in the final bake
- Letting it rest is absolutely crucial, otherwise everything slides apart on the plate
03 -
- Extra shredded cheese on top during the last 10 minutes creates this incredible cheesy crust
- Mixing a handful of frozen peas into the filling adds color and makes it feel more complete