Description
This creamy, comforting Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole is made with tender shredded chicken, a rich cream base, and a golden, buttery cracker topping. Simple, nostalgic, and incredibly satisfying — it’s comfort food at its easiest.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 30 buttery round crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 or similar baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter until coated.
- Sprinkle the cracker topping evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Swap cream of chicken soup with mushroom or celery varieties.
- For added flavor, sprinkle paprika or black pepper on top before baking.
- Add frozen veggies like peas or corn for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg