There isn’t one single “official” Dolly Parton 5-ingredient casserole — but a very popular one often attributed to her (and fitting her simple, Southern comfort style) is a creamy chicken-and-stuffing bake inspired by recipes from Dolly Parton.

It’s cozy, budget-friendly, and pantry-based — exactly her vibe.

🍗 Dolly-Style 5-Ingredient Chicken Casserole

🧾 Ingredients

3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 (6 oz) box stuffing mix (like Stove Top)
½ cup chicken broth

(That’s it — five ingredients.)

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ In a bowl, mix chicken, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream.
3️⃣ Spread mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
4️⃣ Sprinkle dry stuffing mix evenly over the top.
5️⃣ Drizzle chicken broth over stuffing (this moistens it while baking).
6️⃣ Bake 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.

🧈 Optional (But Very Southern) Add-Ins

½ cup melted butter poured over stuffing
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
½ cup shredded cheddar

🍽️ Serve With

Green beans
Mashed potatoes
Or a simple side salad

Why It Works

Creamy base
Savory stuffing crust
Minimal prep
Feeds a crowd

It’s the kind of humble, comforting dish that feels right at home in Tennessee — much like Dolly herself.

If you’d like, I can also share:

A true Appalachian-style version
A 5-ingredient hashbrown casserole
Or a freezer-friendly prep version 🥘

Dolly Parton’s 5-Ingredient Casserole