Go Back
Creamy cheesy chicken casserole topped with a golden, crispy layer of crushed buttery crackers and fresh herbs, served hot in a white baking dish.

Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole

Easy 5-ingredient chicken casserole with a creamy sour cream and cream of chicken base, layers of cheddar, and a crispy butter cracker topping. Southern comfort ready in about 40 minutes.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 sleeve butter crackers such as Ritz, crushed

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking dish, mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  2. Stir together shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream until combined.
  3. Spread half the chicken mixture in the dish; top with half the cheddar.
  4. Spread remaining chicken mixture; top with remaining cheddar and the crushed crackers.
  5. Bake 30 minutes until bubbly and the topping is golden.
  6. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Add the crushed crackers just before baking so they stay crispy. Rotisserie chicken works perfectly. Excellent with a simple green salad.