diff --git a/tests/e2e/fixtures/kitchen-sink/package.json b/tests/e2e/fixtures/kitchen-sink/package.json
index 80931180b..86cef19e0 100644
--- a/tests/e2e/fixtures/kitchen-sink/package.json
+++ b/tests/e2e/fixtures/kitchen-sink/package.json
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
     "@types/node": "^18.11.18",
     "apollo-server": "^3.11.1",
     "cross-env": "^7.0.3",
-    "dotenv": "^9.0.2",
+    "dotenv": "^16.0.3",
     "graphql": "^15.8.0",
     "nexus": "1.1.0",
     "prisma": "__dynamic__",