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Golden brown Dolly Parton's easy 5-ingredient casserole in a baking dish, bubbly melted cheese and crispy edges.

Dolly Parton's Easy 5-Ingredient Casserole

This 5-ingredient casserole combines creamy chicken, melty cheddar, and crispy tater tots for a crowd-pleasing dinner ready in 45 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and potlucks.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 8
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 3 cups Rotisserie Chicken, shredded
  • 1 bag (32 oz) Frozen Tater Tots
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth. Fold in the shredded chicken and 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese.
  • Scrape the chicken mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  • Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the chicken mixture.
  • Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes, until tots are deep golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar over hot tots. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

The recipe can be made ahead: assemble without baking, cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to bake time. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and check tater tot labels. Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer for crispy tots.
Keyword 5-ingredient casserole, Easy Weeknight Dinner, tater tot casserole