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Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole

A delightful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy soup, and a crunchy topping, making it an incredibly satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Filling
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
Topping
  • 1 cup buttery round crackers, crushed Use gluten-free crackers if needed.
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream until well combined and smooth.
  3. Pour the filling into a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
  4. In another bowl, combine the crushed buttery round crackers with melted butter.
  5. Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken filling.
Baking
  1. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 30–35 minutes until hot and bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
Serving
  1. Let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve on its own or with a fresh garden salad, steamed vegetables, garlic bread, or mashed potatoes. Keep toppings covered during baking if they brown too quickly. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.