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Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole

Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole: Comfort in a Dish

Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole is a delightful Southern comfort food perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 8 oz Egg Noodles Cook until al dente.
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup Can substitute with cream of mushroom.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Full-fat recommended.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Use sharp cheddar for more flavor.
  • 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken Can substitute with cooked ground meat or omit for vegetarian.
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Buttery Crackers For topping.
  • Fresh Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup and sour cream. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese until smooth.
  3. Fold in cooked egg noodles and rotisserie chicken until well-combined.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the mixture into the dish, smoothing it out.
  5. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  6. Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead and frozen for later use. Reheat as needed for easy comfort food.

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