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Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole

Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole for Cozy Family Meals

Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole is a hearty, budget-friendly dish that turns simple ingredients into a comforting meal for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Using rotisserie chicken saves time.
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Can swap for cream of mushroom.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Use full-fat or reduced-fat.
  • 1 cup Buttery Round Crackers Substitute with crushed chips or breadcrumbs if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melting it beforehand ensures a smoother mixture.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • pot
  • Colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, about 6–8 minutes; drain and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and half of the cheddar cheese until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in the cooked chicken and noodles into the creamy mixture.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. Mix crushed buttery round crackers with melted butter until coated, then sprinkle over the casserole.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until hot and bubbly, with a golden topping.
  8. Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This casserole is budget-friendly and can be customized with seasonal veggies or different proteins.

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