Description
Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole is classic Southern comfort at its finest. Creamy, buttery, and incredibly simple, this cozy chicken casserole comes together with pantry staples and delivers rich, homemade flavor with almost no effort.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 sleeve (about 30) buttery round crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine crushed crackers with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add a pinch of black pepper or garlic powder for extra flavor.
- This casserole pairs perfectly with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American