Description
Dolly’s chicken and stuffing casserole is a creamy, easy dinner with shredded chicken and crisp stuffing topping, ready in under an hour. This recipe serves about 6 people, making it a great choice for a comfortable family meal or for easy leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 box stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned, Stove Top Savory Herbs, or a cornbread-style mix if you prefer a touch of sweetness; look for an herb or classic variety for the traditional flavor and texture)
- 1 can of cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 to 1½ cups chicken broth (start with 1 cup if your chicken is moist or if you’re using a softer, fine-crumb stuffing mix; use up to 1½ cups if your chicken or stuffing is dry and soaks up a lot of liquid. Add broth gradually, checking the consistency—a thick but still spreadable mixture is ideal. Too much broth can make the casserole soggy.)
- ½ cup butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chopped powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 dish
- Mix soup, sour cream, broth, and seasonings until smooth
- Add shredded chicken and combine well
- Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish
- Prepare stuffing with half the usual broth for a drier texture
- Spoon stuffing over chicken without pressing
- Add butter on top if desired
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes until hot and bubbly
- Broil briefly for a golden top if needed
- Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
- Do not over-hydrate stuffing to avoid sogginess
- Let the casserole rest before serving for best texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 95
