Description
Dolly’s Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is a comforting and hearty baked dish featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy soups, mixed vegetables, and a savory chicken-flavored stuffing topping. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for family dinners, combining rich flavors and a satisfying texture in a single dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken (about 1 rotisserie chicken or 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cooked)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of celery soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn), thawed
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Stuffing Topping
- 1 (6 oz) box chicken-flavored stuffing mix (e.g., Stove Top)
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Garnish
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Stuffing: In a medium bowl, combine the stuffing mix, melted butter, and chicken broth. Stir until the stuffing is moistened, then let it soak for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid fully.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and sour cream until smooth. Fold in the shredded chicken, thawed vegetables, black pepper, and garlic powder, mixing gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the chicken mixture evenly at the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Fluff the soaked stuffing with a fork and evenly spread it over the chicken mixture, creating a nice topping layer.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the stuffing is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
- Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes after baking. Optionally sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- If preferred, fresh vegetables like diced carrots and peas can replace frozen mixed vegetables.
- For a richer flavor, use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content.
- This casserole freezes well; bake from frozen by adding additional baking time.
- For a crispy topping, broil the casserole for the last 2-3 minutes if desired, watching carefully to prevent burning.
