Dolly’s Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
Dolly’s Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that blends tender chicken with savory stuffing in a creamy, rich sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive family gatherings, as it requires minimal prep time and creates a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With the option to customize it by adding cheese, peas, or your favorite vegetables, this casserole becomes a versatile addition to your dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 (6-ounce) box stuffing mix
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra richness)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional, for added texture and nutrition)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix stuffing with melted butter and chicken broth until combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the chicken layer.
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg