Description
Dolly’s chicken and stuffing casserole emerged from Southern kitchens where comfort and simplicity blend perfectly. Generations of home cooks have shared this hearty dish that wraps your family in warm, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2–3 cups shredded cooked chicken
Casserole Base:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 box (6 ounces) stuffing mix
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 2-3 cups shredded chicken, 1 can cream of chicken soup, ½ cup sour cream, and ¼ cup chicken broth. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and consistent.
- Transfer the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Prepare the 6 oz stuffing mix according to package instructions, using slightly less water to maintain a firmer texture.
- Carefully distribute the prepared stuffing over the chicken layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted butter across the stuffing’s surface to enhance golden browning.
- Place the casserole in the preheated 350°F oven and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and bubbling edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes, which helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Dolly’s casserole combines classic Southern comfort food traditions with a simple, hearty recipe passed through generations of home cooks.
- Swap rotisserie chicken for shredded chicken to save time and add extra flavor complexity to the dish.
- Use low-sodium cream of chicken soup to control salt levels and create a lighter version of the classic recipe.
- For a gluten-free adaptation, replace traditional stuffing mix with gluten-free cornbread stuffing and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg