Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Recipe
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting baked dish combining tender cooked chicken with a rich blend of cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and savory seasonings. Topped with buttery crushed Ritz crackers, this casserole delivers a crunchy golden crust and a luscious interior, perfect for an easy family dinner or potluck favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 4½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5 oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried onion powder
Topping
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 5 Tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, dried onion powder, and the can of unsalted cream of chicken soup. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Spread this creamy mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Add Cracker Topping: In a separate small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crackers are evenly coated. Sprinkle this buttery cracker mixture evenly over the top of the chicken mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- To reduce sodium, use low-sodium cream of chicken soup and lightly salted crackers or unsalted crackers if preferred.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese with suitable dairy alternatives.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Adding a pinch of black pepper or your favorite herbs can enhance the flavor further.
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