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Dolly Parton 5-Ingredient Casserole

Dolly Parton 5-Ingredient Casserole

This Dolly Parton 5-Ingredient Casserole is a simple, creamy, and satisfying dish that is perfect for those busy nights when you are working 9 to 5. It requires only five basic pantry staples and takes less than ten minutes of active prep time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (a rotisserie chicken is perfect for this)
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 sleeve butter crackers such as Ritz, crushed

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking dish
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, the can of cream of chicken soup, and the sour cream until well combined.
    3 cups cooked and shredded chicken, 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream
  3. Spread exactly half of the chicken and soup mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the first layer of the chicken mixture.
    1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  5. Spread the remaining chicken mixture over the cheese layer, then top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
    1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  6. Evenly sprinkle the crushed butter crackers over the top of the casserole to create a crunchy crust.
    1 sleeve butter crackers
  7. Place the dish in the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the cracker topping is a beautiful golden brown.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.

Notes

To make this recipe even faster and ensure great flavor, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of cooking breasts from scratch. When preparing the topping, avoid pulverizing the crackers into a fine dust; leave some small chunks for the best texture.