Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Chicken Casserole Recipe
Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole is a quick and comforting dish combining shredded chicken, creamy soup, sour cream, and a buttery cracker topping baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a simple weeknight meal with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
Topping
- 1 sleeve (about 30) buttery round crackers, crushed
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and evenly mixed. Spread this chicken filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, toss the crushed buttery round crackers with the melted unsalted butter until all cracker pieces are well coated and slightly soggy from the butter.
- Assemble: Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken filling layer in the baking dish, ensuring a consistent coverage for a crispy top.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the cracker topping turns a golden brown color.
- Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set slightly for easier portioning.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is recommended for convenience and flavor, but any cooked shredded chicken will work.
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup with a homemade version for a fresher taste.
- For a crunchier topping, add extra crushed crackers or broil the casserole for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- This casserole freezes well; reheat covered in the oven until warmed through.
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness, especially since the soup and crackers contain salt.
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