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Dolly's chicken and stuffing casserole with golden crispy topping in baking dish

Dolly's Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Dolly's Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, creamy, savory, and loaded with flavor in every bite. This make-ahead-friendly dish brings together tender shredded chicken, a rich creamy base, and perfectly crisp stuffing on top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie or baked
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 box (6 oz) stuffing mix traditional or cornbread
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish really well with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream or mayonnaise, and chicken broth. Stir until smooth and creamy, making sure chicken pieces are bite-sized.
  3. Pour the chicken mixture into your greased dish and spread it flat with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
  4. Prepare your stuffing according to the box directions, using about 25% less water than called for to prevent sogginess. Spoon the prepared stuffing evenly over the chicken layer.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter all over the stuffing to create a golden crust.
  6. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow everything to firm up.

Notes

Make Ahead: Assemble completely and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Can be frozen unbaked for up to 2 months. Storage: Refrigerate covered for up to 4 days. Reheat covered at 325°F for 15-20 minutes. For gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free stuffing mix and cream soup. For holiday twist, substitute turkey for chicken and add dried cranberries to stuffing.