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Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole

Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole is an easy creamy chicken casserole made with shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and buttery crackers. It is baked until hot, bubbly, golden, and crispy on top for a simple family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 sleeve buttery crackers crushed

Method
 

Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Mix until evenly combined.
  3. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken mixture.
  5. Sprinkle the crushed buttery crackers evenly over the cheese as the final layer.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for extra flavor and faster preparation.
  • Cream of mushroom soup can be substituted for the cream of chicken soup for a variation.
  • Bake until the filling is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden and crisp.
  • Method: Baked.
  • Diet: Low Lactose.