Description
Dolly’s Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy nights, family dinners, or holiday feasts. This creamy, hearty casserole combines tender chicken, savory stuffing, and rich soups, creating a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (or substitute with another cream soup)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 (6-ounce) box of stuffing mix (such as Stove Top)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra richness)
- ½ cup frozen peas (optional, for added texture and nutrition)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, both cans of soup, sour cream, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
3. Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
4. In another bowl, combine the stuffing mix with melted butter and chicken broth. Stir well and spread it evenly over the chicken layer. Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
5. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
6. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the casserole with optional ingredients like peas or shredded cheese.
If you want to make the casserole creamier, consider adding extra sour cream or using half-and-half instead of milk.
If preparing ahead of time, you can assemble the casserole 24 hours in advance and refrigerate it until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casserole, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Potluck
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken casserole, stuffing casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, holiday recipe