What are the ingredients in Dolly Parton's 5 ingredient chicken casserole?

The original 5-ingredient version usually includes cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Ritz crackers, and butter. It’s ultra-simple and inspired the fuller Dolly’s creamy chicken noodle casserole recipe , which builds on those flavors with noodles, cheese, and seasoning.

How to cook simple creamy chicken?

Start with cooked shredded or diced chicken, then mix it with a creamy base like cream of chicken soup or sour cream. Add cheese or seasoning if desired, and bake until bubbly. This is the foundation of many Dolly’s creamy chicken recipes .

Is Campbell's cream of chicken chunky?

No, Campbell’s cream of chicken soup has a smooth, creamy texture with very small bits of chicken. It’s ideal for casseroles where a silky sauce is needed without chunks.

What is cream chicken?

Cream chicken is typically cooked chicken in a creamy sauce often made with cream of chicken soup, cream, or milk, and usually served over rice, pasta, or bread. Dolly’s creamy chicken noodle casserole is a baked version of this comfort classic.

Dolly's Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole

Name: Dolly's Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced; 8 oz wide egg noodles, cooked al dente; 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz); 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz); 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided); 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional); 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp melted butter; Chopped parsley (optional)

Description

This creamy casserole is made with shredded chicken, egg noodles, cheddar cheese, and a rich blend of cream soups—topped with buttery cracker crumbs.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced

8 oz wide egg noodles, cooked al dente

1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)

1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)

1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

1/2 cup milk

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)

1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs

2 tbsp melted butter

Chopped parsley (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 dish.

2. Cook noodles until al dente; drain.

3. Mix chicken, soups, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and half the cheese.

4. Fold in noodles and veggies (optional).

5. Pour into baking dish and spread evenly.

6. Top with remaining cheese.

7. Mix crackers and butter, sprinkle over top.

8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

9. Cool slightly before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.

Sub Greek yogurt to lighten it up.

Freezes well for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 460
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 85mg