Dolly Parton’s Chicken Casserole with 5 Ingredients

Enjoy this creamy chicken casserole made with just five ingredients, topped with crunchy crackers and cheddar cheese. It's a delightful, hands-off dish perfect for family dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2 35

Total Time 2 50

Servings: 8 servings

Course: main dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Casserole Base

450 g cooked chicken breast shredded
300 g condensed cream of chicken soup
240 g sour cream
225 g shredded cheddar cheese divided

Casserole Topping

225 g buttery round crackers crushed

Equipment

Slow Cooker Essential for hands-off cooking, alternatively an oven can be used.
mixing bowl
measuring cups

Method

Preparation

Grease the slow cooker to prevent sticking.
Combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream until evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture into the greased slow cooker and top with half of the cheese.
Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 2 hours until cheese is melted.
Lightly toast crushed crackers over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until golden.
Sprinkle toasted crumbs over the casserole and let settle for 3-5 minutes.
Dish out the casserole while warm for optimal texture.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

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