Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Chicken Casserole Recipe
Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring shredded chicken mixed with creamy soup and sour cream, topped with a buttery cracker crust and baked to golden perfection. This simple yet flavorful casserole makes a perfect weeknight meal or potluck favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken 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). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Then spread this filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed buttery round crackers with the melted unsalted butter. Ensure the crackers are evenly coated with the butter to create a crispy, flavorful topping.
- Assemble: Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken filling layer in the baking dish, covering it completely for a nice crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the cracker topping is a golden-brown color.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set slightly and be easier to serve.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor.
- If you prefer a different soup base, cream of mushroom or cream of celery can be substituted.
- For a crunchier topping, add an extra 5 minutes of baking time but watch closely to avoid burning.
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.
- To make the topping gluten-free, substitute the buttery crackers with a gluten-free cracker variety.
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