Description
This Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Country-Style Casserole is a cheesy, creamy Southern comfort dish made with tender shredded chicken, rich sour cream, melty cheddar, and a buttery cracker topping. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s simple, hearty, and full of down-home flavor.
Ingredients
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3 cups shredded cooked chicken
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
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1 cup sour cream
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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1 sleeve buttery round crackers (like Ritz), crushed
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese until well combined.
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Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
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Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese on top, followed by the crushed crackers.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
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Let cool slightly, then serve warm.
Notes
Rotisserie chicken works great for quick prep.
Add a dash of garlic powder or hot sauce for a flavor twist.
You can substitute gluten-free crackers and soup to make it gluten-friendly.
This casserole can be assembled a day in advance and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg