Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole
This isn’t the first Dolly Parton recipe we’ve tried and loved and it probably won’t be the last. It turns out the Queen of Country is not just an accomplished songwriter, singer, actress, and philanthropist… she’s also an incredible cook. This 5-Ingredient Casserole proves just that. It’s simple, but it’s also the kind of creamy and comforting casserole you can turn to any day of the week when you need a reliable crowd-pleaser to serve for dinner. Dolly truly does it all!
Apparently she’d gotten it from her friend Carol who swears Dolly Parton herself makes this exact casserole when she needs something quick and delicious. Don’t know if that’s actually true or if it’s one of those “my aunt’s cousin’s hairdresser knows Dolly” situations, but honestly? Doesn’t matter. It’s ridiculously good either way.
Made it the next week on a Wednesday when I had zero energy for cooking. Literally just threw five things in a pan and shoved it in the oven. Thirty minutes later, had dinner. My teenage son, who claims to hate casseroles, ate two helpings and asked if we could have it again on Friday.
Servings: 6
WW Points: approximately 4–5 Points per serving (varies by plan and brands)
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, shredded skinless chicken breast
- 1 can (10.5 oz) 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup light butter crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, and Greek yogurt.
- Stir in the reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture into a lightly sprayed 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the crushed light crackers evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tip: Using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and fat-free cream of chicken soup makes a huge difference in the Points while keeping the casserole creamy.
