Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Chicken Casserole Recipe
Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole is a simple, comforting dish combining shredded chicken, creamy soup, and a buttery cracker topping. Perfect for an easy family meal, this casserole bakes to a golden, bubbly perfection with minimal prep and ingredients.
- 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 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 well blended. Spread this evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make Topping: In a separate bowl, toss the crushed buttery crackers with the melted unsalted butter until each cracker crumb is fully coated.
- Assemble: Sprinkle the buttery cracker topping evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish to ensure a golden crust.
- Bake: Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until it’s hot and bubbly and the topping turns golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set and make handling easier.
Notes
- You can use leftover roasted chicken or a rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a crispier topping, spread the cracker mix evenly and avoid pressing it down.
- This casserole can be doubled and baked in a larger dish if needed.
- Leftovers store well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, bake at 350°F until warmed through to maintain crispiness.
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