Description
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting baked dish featuring tender cooked chicken mixed with rich cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and savory cream of chicken soup. Topped with a buttery, crunchy Ritz cracker crust, this casserole is perfect for an easy family dinner that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
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 (177ºC) and lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and cream of chicken soup. Stir until all ingredients are well blended and creamy.
- Spread Mixture: Pour and evenly spread the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth, even layer.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated. Sprinkle this buttery cracker mixture evenly over the chicken layer.
- Bake Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the cracker topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes before serving to let it set and cool slightly.
Notes
- Using cooked chicken from a rotisserie or leftovers works great for this casserole.
- For a lower sodium option, choose reduced sodium cream of chicken soup and unsalted butter.
- You can substitute the Ritz crackers with crushed breadcrumbs or crushed crackers of your choice.
- Letting the casserole rest after baking helps it hold together better when serving.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
