Description
Dolly’s Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is the ultimate comfort food—creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. It’s a family-favorite casserole that comes together quickly with pantry staples, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy Sunday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie saves time and tastes great)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or your favorite creamy variety)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (taste and adjust!)
- 1 (6 oz) box stuffing mix (Stove Top is our weeknight hero)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar (because cheese = love)
- ½ cup frozen peas (sneaky veggies!)
- Optional Add-Ins:
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. This size provides the perfect depth for the layers to cook evenly.
- Prepare the chicken mixture by combining the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream in a large bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no pockets of undistributed soup. The mixture should have a thick, spreadable consistency.
- Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to incorporate all the seasonings evenly throughout. Take a moment to taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer. Use a spatula to smooth the top, ensuring it reaches all corners of the dish.
- Prepare the stuffing by combining the dry stuffing mix with melted butter in a medium bowl. Toss until the stuffing is evenly coated with butter – this will help achieve that perfect crispy top.
- Add chicken broth to the stuffing mixture gradually, stirring between additions. The stuffing should be moist but not soggy. You might not need all the broth depending on your preference.
- Spread the stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken layer, covering it completely. Don’t press down too firmly – you want to maintain some lightness in the stuffing layer.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy, and you can see the edges bubbling slightly. The aroma will tell you when it’s nearly done!
- Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This resting period is crucial as it allows the casserole to set up properly and makes serving much easier.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken is a huge time-saver here.
You can make this ahead and refrigerate before baking. Just add 5–10 minutes to the bake time.
Feel free to add frozen veggies like peas or green beans to the chicken mixture for a complete one-dish meal.
Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg