Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Chicken Casserole
Looking for a quick and easy chicken casserole recipe that’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with Southern comfort? This Dolly Parton-inspired casserole uses just 5 simple ingredients and comes together in 40 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner or family-friendly meal. With tender shredded chicken, rich cream of chicken soup, tangy sour cream, gooey cheddar cheese, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping, this old-fashioned chicken casserole is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (like Ritz), crushed
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Mix until creamy.
3. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4. Sprinkle crushed Ritz crackers evenly over the top.
5. Finish with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
6. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: ~420 per serving
Tips & Variations:
Add frozen mixed veggies or broccoli for extra flavor.
Swap cheddar for mozzarella or Colby Jack for a different cheesy twist.
Use leftover turkey instead of chicken for a holiday leftover meal.
Why You’ll Love This 5-Ingredient Casserole
Only 5 ingredients
Family-friendly & kid-approved
Creamy, cheesy, and comforting
Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or Sunday supper
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