Dollys Chicken Stuffing Casserole (Printable)

Comforting baked chicken with creamy vegetables and crispy seasoned topping

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (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 cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook celery, onion, and carrots in a small amount of oil or butter for 5-7 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.
03 - Whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, thyme, pepper, and salt in a large bowl until completely smooth and combined.
04 - Add diced chicken and sautéed vegetables to the sauce mixture. Fold gently until evenly distributed throughout the creamy base.
05 - Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer across the bottom.
06 - Combine stuffing mix, melted butter, and chicken broth in a separate bowl. Mix well until all stuffing crumbs are evenly moistened but not soggy.
07 - Sprinkle the prepared stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken layer, covering the entire surface.
08 - Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the stuffing topping is golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges.
09 - Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set for easier scooping.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The crispy buttery topping against creamy chicken underneath creates that perfect texture contrast everyone craves
  • It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and actually taste better the next day
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting time or the casserole will be too loose to serve neatly
  • If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes
  • The filling should be visibly bubbling around the edges before you remove it from the oven
03 -
  • Use a box grater to shred rotisserie chicken quickly and evenly
  • Sauté the vegetables until they are completely soft, as they will not cook more in the oven

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