Dollys Chicken Stuffing Casserole (Printable)
Comforting baked dish with tender chicken, vegetables, and seasoned stuffing in a creamy sauce.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 cooking spray or butter.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of oil or butter. Add celery, onion, and carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened but still slightly crisp. Remove from heat.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt until completely smooth and well combined.
04 - Add the cooked chicken and sautéed vegetables to the sauce mixture. Fold gently until evenly distributed throughout the creamy base.
05 - Spread the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing lightly to create an even layer.
06 - In a separate bowl, combine the seasoned stuffing mix with melted butter and chicken broth. Mix thoroughly until all stuffing pieces are evenly moistened but not soggy.
07 - Sprinkle the prepared stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken mixture, covering the entire surface.
08 - Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the stuffing is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges. If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
09 - Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the filling to set slightly for easier serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under an hour with ingredients you probably already have
- The combination of creamy chicken and crunchy topping is pure comfort
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- Letting the casserole rest for 10 minutes after baking is crucial or the filling will be too runny
- The stuffing should feel moist when you mix it, not dry, or it will burn in the oven
03 -
- Mix the stuffing with your hands to ensure every piece is evenly coated with butter
- Add a splash more chicken broth if the stuffing seems dry before sprinkling it on top