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Dolly Parton’s Easy 5-Ingredient Casserole

A creamy five-ingredient chicken casserole with melted cheddar and a buttery cracker topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 10.5 ounces
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 sleeve buttery round crackers about 30 crackers, crushed

Equipment

  • 9-by-13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Mix the cooked shredded chicken, condensed soup, sour cream, and 1 cup cheddar cheese, then spread the mixture in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  2. Top with the remaining cheddar and crushed crackers, then bake uncovered at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use fully cooked chicken and shred it into bite-size pieces.
  • Add the crackers just before baking for the best texture.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days.