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Dolly Parton's 5 Ingredient Casserole Recipe

This Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole combines shredded chicken, creamy soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and buttery cracker crumbs in one simple bake. It comes together quickly and bakes until the filling is bubbling and the cracker topping is golden and crisp.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 475 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 sleeve butter crackers crushed
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream until evenly combined.
  • Spread half of the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar over the top.
  • Add the remaining chicken mixture and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese, then finish with the crushed butter crackers.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the cracker topping is golden brown.
  • Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.