Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Chicken Casserole Recipe
Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole is a comforting, creamy chicken dish that combines shredded rotisserie chicken, savory cream of chicken soup, and tangy sour cream, topped with a buttery, crunchy cracker crust. Perfect for a simple yet satisfying family meal, this casserole bakes to golden perfection in just over half an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: 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) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Stir until smooth and evenly mixed. Then spread this creamy filling evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed buttery round crackers with the melted unsalted butter until all cracker crumbs are well coated with butter, creating a crispy topping.
- Assemble Casserole: Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken and sour cream layer in the baking dish. This will form the golden, crunchy crust on top.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the cracker topping is golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor, but leftover cooked chicken works equally well.
- To make this dish gluten-free, substitute the buttery crackers with gluten-free crackers.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of black pepper or paprika to the filling.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set slightly for easier portions.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat thoroughly before serving.
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