Dollys Chicken Stuffing Casserole (Print Version)

Creamy chicken and vegetable casserole topped with golden seasoned stuffing.

# What You 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of oil or butter, then sauté celery, onion, and carrots 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 completely smooth.
04 - Add cooked chicken and sautéed vegetables to the sauce mixture. Fold gently until evenly coated.
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 all stuffing is evenly moistened.
07 - Sprinkle the stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken layer, covering completely.
08 - Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes 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 the filling to set.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the ultimate comfort food that comes together in under an hour
  • The crispy buttery topping contrasts perfectly with the creamy filling
  • Feeds a crowd with minimal effort and leftovers reheat beautifully
02 -
  • Do not skip sautéing the vegetables first as raw onions and celery taste harsh in this dish
  • Let the casserole rest before serving or it will be too loose and runny on the plate
03 -
  • Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt level since the soup and stuffing are already seasoned
  • If the top browns too quickly cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes

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