Description
Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting Southern-style dish made with pasta, canned soup, sour cream, chicken, and cheddar cheese. It’s quick, budget-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 oz egg noodles or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups canned or rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and shredded chicken. Mix well.
- Fold in cooked pasta and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and cheese is golden.
Notes
- Add veggies like peas, corn, or green beans for variety.
- Substitute with leftover turkey or cream of celery soup if desired.
- Season with garlic powder, black pepper, or paprika for extra flavor.
- Top with crushed crackers or breadcrumbs for a crispy finish.
- Freeze unbaked casserole for later—just thaw overnight before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
