Description
Dolly Parton’s hearty 5-ingredient casserole blends comfort and simplicity into one delicious Southern-style dish. Packed with creamy textures and rich flavors, you’ll savor each comforting bite of this classic meal that brings warmth to any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Dairy:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Pantry and Convenience Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 bag (12 ounces / 340 grams) frozen hashbrowns
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a steady 350F (175C), creating an ideal cooking environment for the casserole.
- Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform texture throughout the dish.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, merge the chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, frozen hashbrowns, and shredded cheddar cheese, blending ingredients until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the mixed ingredients into a generously greased 9×13-inch baking vessel, spreading evenly to create a consistent layer.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 45 minutes until the top turns golden and the interior becomes hot and effervescent.
- Remove from the oven and permit the casserole to rest momentarily, allowing flavors to settle and temperature to moderate slightly.
- Serve warm, revealing a creamy, comforting dish that promises satisfying indulgence.
Notes
- Swap rotisserie chicken with leftover roasted turkey or cooked shredded pork for a delightful variation that keeps the dish exciting and reduces food waste.
- Boost nutrition by adding frozen mixed vegetables like peas, carrots, or broccoli to create a more balanced one-dish meal with extra color and vitamins.
- Experiment with different cheese blends such as pepper jack or gruyere to elevate the flavor profile and add a personal touch to this classic comfort food.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free cream of chicken soup and checking that all ingredients are certified gluten-free for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg