Description
This Million Dollar Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. With a rich and flavorful filling topped with a buttery cracker crust, this easy-to-make casserole is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Topping:
- 1 sleeve buttery crackers (like Ritz), crushed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold in chicken and cheddar cheese.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the mixture in the baking dish.
- Make the topping: Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream or use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add chopped cooked bacon or green onions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
