Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole
A simple and delicious casserole that brings comfort with just five ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 sleeve (about 30) buttery round crackers, crushed
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream until everything is smooth.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the crushed crackers with the melted butter until the crackers are fully coated.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mix evenly over the chicken layer.
- Bake for about 30–35 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly with a beautiful golden-brown topping.
- Allow it to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider adding garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor. You can also use cream cheese for more creaminess or try different soups as variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg