Dolly Parton's New Frozen Meals Might Be The Best Thing To Happen To Weeknight Dinner

From chicken and dumplings to pot roast, now you can eat like Dolly at home.

Key Takeaways

  • Dolly Parton’s new frozen meals feature Southern classics like shrimp and grits and chicken and dumplings.
  • She teamed up with Conagra to make sure every dish is hearty and full of flavor.
  • Available now in grocery stores nationwide, each single-serve meal costs just $4.99.

Today, after four years of culinary innovation, Parton officially announced the addition of savory single-serve meals to her growing list of branded products. While the country legend is no stranger to grocery store shelves, this latest endeavor marks her first foray into the frozen category. And in true Dolly form, she's starting off big with classics like shrimp and grits, chicken and dumplings, and even peach cobbler.

"This is something I thought about for years," Parton tells Southern Living. "I used to think, 'I wish they had some good Southern frozen foods. Really good, tasty, frozen foods!' There's a lot of stuff out there—some of it's more satisfying than others—but there are very few things you'll find that have the richness and the flavor without holding back. I dreamed about that for years when I traveled on the road." 

Parton says she used to cook meals for herself to bring on tour. "Just so I would have this kind of food to eat, because it's what I crave," she explains of her classic comfort dishes.

Parton worked alongside Conagra to develop the dishes and make sure they were hearty, and, more than anything, flavorful.

Available nationwide in stores now for just $4.99 a piece, Dolly Parton's line of frozen foods include the following meals:

Chicken & Dumplings: Featuring the classic flavors of Dolly’s Southern roots, the new Chicken & Dumplings with Vegetables and Creamy Sauce single-serve frozen meal boasts vegetables, fluffy dumplings, tender white meat chicken, and a creamy stew sauce.

Shrimp & Grits: With cheese, tomatoes, and scallions in a spicy sauce, Dolly Parton’s Shrimp & Grits offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes that are perfect for quick and easy meals, whenever you want a decadent meal without a lot of time.

Country Fried Steak: Smothered in a rich, creamy gravy, Dolly Parton’s Country Fried Steak is a hearty meal that hits all the right notes. It’s a blend of fried beef patty, buttery mashed potatoes, and a country-style gravy with green beans and smoky bacon.

Beef Pot Roast: With tender USDA Choice beef, Parton's Beef Pot Roast single-serve meal features the classic flavors of beef pot roast, vegetables, and Southern-style gravy, for a truly satisfying and nourishing meal.

Peach Cobbler: Dolly Parton’s Family Size Biscuit Batter Peach Cobbler easily brings the warm, comforting flavor of a homemade Southern dessert to your table. Juicy peaches under a golden, fluffy biscuit topping make it delicious and perfect for sharing. (Retails for $9.99).