Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is an ultra-creamy comfort food favorite made with tender cooked chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. Rich, satisfying, and incredibly easy to prepare, it’s the perfect family dinner for busy weeknights or potlucks.
Ingredients
- 4½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5 oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried onion powder
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped cooked chicken until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until coated.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with a golden brown topping.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves time.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese to the filling for an even richer casserole.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American