Dolly's Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
A hearty, comforting casserole made with tender chicken, seasoned stuffing, and a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for family dinners!
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowls
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed (about 1 rotisserie chicken)
- 1 box stuffing mix (6 oz, herb-flavored)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.75 oz)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry stuffing mix with the melted butter. Toss well until all the stuffing is coated. Set aside 1 cup of this mixture for the topping.
- In another large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Add the diced onion, celery, frozen vegetables, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the soup mixture and stir well.
- Fold in the cooked chicken until evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Spread the remaining stuffing (not the reserved cup) evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the chicken and soup mixture over the stuffing layer, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the reserved cup of buttered stuffing over the top of the casserole. If using cheese, sprinkle it on top of the stuffing layer.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a Thanksgiving twist, use leftover turkey and prepared stuffing instead of boxed mix. This dish reheats well and can be made ahead of time for convenience.