Description
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish made with chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and topped with buttery Ritz crackers. It’s easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or a make-ahead meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, condensed cream of chicken soup, condensed cream of mushroom soup, grated cheddar cheese, grated mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Cracker Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until well combined. Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the top of the chicken mixture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use a rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- Ensure the cream cheese is very soft for easy incorporation. Microwave for 15-20 seconds if necessary.
- Can be prepared in advance and refrigerated or frozen. Thaw completely before baking.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Cream of Chicken soup and crushed pork rinds instead of Ritz crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg