Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole
A sumptuous casserole featuring tender chicken baked with a creamy filling and topped with a crispy cracker crust, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix together the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream in a large bowl until well combined.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Combine the crushed crackers with melted butter in a separate bowl, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken layer.
- Bake for about 30–35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly with a golden-brown topping.
Notes
Use high-quality rotisserie chicken for the best flavor. Consider adding shredded cheese on top for an extra cheesy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg