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Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole

Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole: Comfort in Every Bite

Discover Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole, a simple yet delicious dish perfect for busy days that brings comfort and warmth to your family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Using rotisserie chicken saves time!
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Can substitute with cream of mushroom.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Opt for full-fat for the richest taste.
For the Topping
  • 30 pieces Buttery Round Crackers Crushed for topping.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted to coat the cracker topping.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Microwave or stovetop

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
  3. Crush the buttery round crackers into coarse crumbs and melt half a cup of unsalted butter, then mix them together.
  4. Spread the chicken filling evenly in the baking dish and top with the buttery cracker mixture.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
  6. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole is perfect for make-ahead meals, great for freezing, and customizable with additional spices or vegetables.

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