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Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Chicken Casserole

Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Chicken Casserole

This Dolly Parton–inspired 5-Ingredient Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish—creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly simple. With just a few pantry staples, you can have a warm, bubbly, golden casserole on the table in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Divided
  • 1 sleeve buttery round crackers, crushed

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese until well combined.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the crushed buttery crackers over the top, then add the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until hot, bubbling, and golden brown on top.
  6. Let cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or paprika to the chicken mixture. You can also substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.