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Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole

A warm and creamy casserole made with just five ingredients, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Filling
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great) You can use turkey or a plant-based substitute.
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup You can substitute cream of mushroom for a different flavor.
  • 1 cup sour cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
Topping
  • 1 sleeve (about 30) buttery round crackers, crushed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream, stirring until smooth.
  4. Transfer the filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Assembly
  1. In a separate bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter until well coated.
  2. Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken layer.
Baking
  1. Place in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and golden-brown.
  2. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This casserole stores well in the fridge for 3–4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, place in the oven until warmed through.