Dolly’s Chicken & Stuffing Casserole Recipe | Homestyle Comfort Food Dinner
Make Dolly’s chicken & stuffing casserole for the ultimate comfort food. Tender chicken baked with savory stuffing and creamy sauce — a hearty, flavorful recipe perfect for family dinners, holidays, or potlucks.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Skillet (for sautéing vegetables)
- Wooden spoon/spatula
- Oven thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie, poached, or leftover)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 box stuffing mix (Stove Top or homemade)
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Base layer: In a large bowl, mix chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, broth, and pepper. Spread evenly in baking dish.
- Stuffing layer: In a skillet, sauté celery and onion in butter until softened. Combine with stuffing mix and poultry seasoning. Add broth gradually until moist but not soggy.
- Assemble: Layer stuffing mixture evenly over chicken base.
- Bake: Place in oven and bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until stuffing is golden brown.
- Serve: Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Assemble casserole up to 24 hours in advance; refrigerate and bake when ready.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze baked portions up to 1 month; thaw and reheat in oven.
- Variations: Add cheddar for cheesy richness, swap turkey for chicken during holidays, or use gluten-free stuffing for dietary needs.
- Presentation: Serve in a rustic casserole dish with fresh herbs for cozy charm.