Dollys Chicken Stuffing Casserole (Printable Version)

Comforting layers of chicken and vegetables topped with buttery seasoned stuffing, baked until golden and bubbly.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

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. Add a drizzle of oil or butter, then sauté celery, onion, and carrots for 5–7 minutes until softened.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, thyme, pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined and smooth.
04 - Add the cooked chicken and sautéed vegetables to the sauce mixture. Fold gently until evenly distributed.
05 - Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
06 - In a separate bowl, combine stuffing mix, melted butter, and chicken broth. Mix until the stuffing is evenly moistened.
07 - Sprinkle the stuffing mixture evenly over the chicken layer, covering the entire surface.
08 - Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
09 - Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It transforms leftover chicken into something that feels special and intentional
  • The creamy filling and crispy topping hit every comfort craving in one bite
  • Everything comes together in under an hour start to finish
02 -
  • Do not skip letting the vegetables soften first because crunchy onions ruin the comfort factor
  • The stuffing needs to feel slightly damp before sprinkling or it will burn instead of crisp up
  • Letting the casserole rest is the difference between a mess on the plate and neat squares
03 -
  • Use freshly cracked black pepper instead of pre ground for better flavor impact
  • Toss in frozen peas during step 4 for extra vegetables and color

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