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Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole

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A comforting and simple casserole featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce topped with buttery crackers. This easy 5-ingredient dish is perfect for busy weeknights and tastes like it came straight from a Southern grandmother's kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie chicken works well
  • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup 1 can
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 sleeve buttery round crackers about 30 crackers, crushed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick)

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and well-incorporated.
  3. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter until all crumbs are coated.
  5. Sprinkle the butter-cracker mixture evenly over the chicken layer.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until edges are bubbling and topping is golden brown.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This versatile casserole welcomes substitutions. Try using turkey instead of chicken, different cream soups (mushroom or celery), or alternate toppings like potato chips or french fried onions. Greek yogurt can substitute for sour cream. Leftovers taste even better the next day. For a complete meal, serve with a crisp green salad, steamed vegetables, or tangy coleslaw.

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